Importance of washing hands. @hasnahena

Hi, this is @hasnahena. Today I'm writing about the importance of washing hands.

It is commonly known that washing hand holds numerous benefits for human health; good hygiene practices help keep diseases at bay. Our daily routines expose us to many materials and products that may leave behind disease-causing pathogens or chemicals on our open palms, thus contaminating us. One way to significantly lower disease transmission is by regularly washing hands; simply splashing without scrubbing won't suffice! Washing allows for pathogens like bacteria, virus parasites, or fungal spores clinging onto dirty hands – especially under fingernails -to be removed, preventing them from getting absorbed into our systems via nasal or oral areas. Hand hygiene awareness is being fostered in different sectors like hospitals, schools, offices, shopping malls, or home settings to limit germ spread and exposure.

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At the onset of March 2020, communities worldwide were struck by a terrible sickness known as Corona that quickly rattled people's sense of safety and security. Authorities urged individuals everywhere to prioritize thoroughly washing hands and all feasible protective measures to slow transmission and minimize exposure risks. Globally speaking, many citizens opted into practicing self-imposed isolation to avoid unnecessary contact with others while trying their best to adhere to new limitations on socializing or outings outside their home environment. Over three million people worldwide have lost their lives due to COVID-19, primarily those living within some of the most developed nations such as The United States, Brazil, Mexico, and India. Of equal sadness, medical officials in Bangladesh have confirmed about ten thousand deaths.

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The harrowing outcome of the death march served as a poignant reminder of the need for conscious action and vigilance on our part in safeguarding our well-being. In those times, people routinely implemented safety measures such as regular washing of hands and mask-wearing to prevent transmission of Corona among themselves. However, current observations indicate a remarkably reduced incidence rate for this virus. Nonetheless, It is vital not to be complacent since new ailments can arise at any moment without warning. Optimal hygiene demands adherence to specific guidelines for washing hand procedures; it involves implementing five necessary steps.

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For example, wet hands with clean water, rub with soap and lather, lather between fingers and under nails, then rub hands thoroughly for 20 seconds, clean and runny. Then wash hands thoroughly with water and dry hands with a clean towel, cloth, or air. Also, hand sanitizers could be used when soapy water is unavailable. It contains at least 60% alcohol. Hand washing is best, but hand sanitizer can be used too. But hand sanitizer can't clean all the germs. Also, it cannot remove pesticides or any harmful chemicals. So to stay healthy, hands should be kept free from bacteria and germs. And you should clean your hands well to stay away from various diseases.

That's all for today. Thanks for reading.

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