Washing hands is a very simple and effective measure to remove bacteria and viruses.UP to 200 diseases can be prevented by only 30 seconds of hand washing with water and soap or hand sanitizer. For example, the transmission rate of diarrhea which causes millions of deaths annually worldwide may reduce up to 35% and the prevalence of respiratory infection reduces from 19% to 45%.
Wearing a mask properly is also very important to prevent harmful agents in the environment such as dust, bacteria and allergens; besides it is also the most important shield for the prevention of respiratory viruses. You need to wear a mask especially when you are infected or suspected of infection to protect the community.