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Are you washing your hands correctly? This guide will let you know

Published 12:56 6 Mar 2020 GMT

Updated 13:42 6 Mar 2020 GMT

Wayne Farry
Are you washing your hands correctly? This guide will let you know

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Washing your hands is a common and normal thing

We all wash our hands and we all think we're doing it correctly. Some soap, some water and then dry them off. But are we actually doing it correctly? With the outbreak of the coronavirus around the world, personal hygiene is more important than ever, and it could be something as simple as ensuring that your hands are properly clean which could be the difference between you or someone that you know contracting the virus. But how do you know for sure that you've properly cleaned them? Well, thankfully, the World Health Organisation has put together some useful advice on how to wash your hands correctly. We tried it out, so have a watch and give it a go yourself.

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Are you washing your hands correctly? This guide will let you know