T he COVID-19 virus can be transmitted when someone touches a contaminated surface and then touches their mouth, nose or eyes, and contaminated hands can also transfer the virus to other surfaces. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds to prevent contact transmission. WHO also recommends the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers based on the following factors1, 2: ? They are effective in killing microorganisms ? They are suitable for use in resource-limited or remote areas with lack of accessibility to clean water and sinks ? Hand hygiene using hand sanitiser is easy, fast, and accessible at the point of patient care ? It is affordable to make ? There are few adverse effects.
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