Rāngi Horoi Ringa (World Hand Hygiene Day)

Today is Rāngi Horoi Ringa (World Hand Hygiene Day) 2023.

Now is time to join the movement to Save Lives – Clean Your Hands

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Hand hygiene is more important than ever, and you can be a part of the world wide action against the spread of diseases such as influenza, Covid-19 and other communicable infections.

Here are some important tips to ensure you are washing your hands correctly (thanks to the Ministry of Health):

1. Wet your hands under clean running water. Use warm water if available.

2. Put soap on your hands and wash for 20 seconds. Liquid soap is best.

3. Rub hands together until the soap makes bubbles.

4. Rub on both sides of both hands …

and in between fingers and thumbs …

and round and round both hands.

5. Rinse all the soap off under clean running water. Use warm water if available.

6. Dry your hands all over for 20 seconds. Using a paper towel is best (or, if at home, a clean dry towel).

So join the movement today and refresh your skills on safe hand washing and hygiene.