{"id":136,"date":"2020-05-22T16:35:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T16:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=136"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:37:51","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T16:37:51","slug":"dentist-shares-handwashing-techniques-to-beat-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/dentist-shares-handwashing-techniques-to-beat-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Handwashing & Sanitizing Help Beat COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"WomanThere is no getting around it \u2013 handwashing and sanitizing is key to flattening the curve and protecting yourself against Covid-19. While that sounds simple enough, there are two crucial factors in ensuring that it is done effectively: technique and frequency. If you aren\u2019t familiar with the best way to wash your hands and how it impacts your risk of contracting Covid-19, your dentist is here to answer frequently asked questions<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is the Link Between Covid-19 and Handwashing?<\/h2>\r\nSince the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been new research and findings each week, if not each day. However, the importance of handwashing has remained a top priority from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. While touching your face with your hands may seem insignificant, each of your hands can hold up to five million bacteria and viruses at any given time. Therefore, millions of germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose, and mouth by simply forgoing handwashing.\r\n

How Do I Effectively Wash my Hands?<\/h2>\r\nA quick rinse with soap and water doesn\u2019t do the trick. In order to fight off germs and prevent bacteria or viruses from entering your body, follow these four steps to properly wash your hands:\r\n