Reduce the spread of COVID-19: Wash your hands

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Transcript

Transcript

Step 1: Wet hands with water.

Step 2: Apply soap.

Step 3: While hands are out of water, rub hands together for at least 20 seconds, including your:

• palms and back of each hand
• between fingers
• thumbs
• under nails

Step 4: Rinse well with water.

Step 5: Dry hands well with paper towel.

Step 6: Turn off tap using paper towel.

If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Rub your hands together using the same technique as soap until dry.

Related links

• Public health measures: Videos, factsheets and infographics
• List of hand sanitizers authorized by Health Canada for COVID-19
• COVID-19: Cleaning and disinfecting