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Hand-washing 101 (infographic)

By The Health News Team | March 18, 2020

Washing your hands is nothing new. But to prevent the spread of COVID-19, washing your hands correctly has never been more important. Learn why hand hygiene is vital, the steps it takes to clean them and facts about the effectiveness of hand sanitizers.

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