The Correct Steps To Wash Your Hands With Soap And Water

The Ministry Of Public Health (MOPH) released 10 steps on the correct way to wash your hands with soap and water.

MOPHa advises citizens and residents to wash their hands with soap and water, for a minimum duration of 20 seconds.

1. Wet hands with water and apply enough soap.
2. Rub hands palm to palm.
3. Rub the palm of the right hand against the back of your left hand with fingers interlaced and vice versa.
4. Rub hands palm to palmwith fingers interlaced.
5. Rub the back of your fingers against the palm of the other hands with fingers interlocked.
6. Rub the left thumb in a rotational movement against the palm of the right hand and vice versa.
7. Rub the fingers of the right hand in a rotational movement against the palm of the left hand and vice versa.
8. Rinse hands with water.
9. Dry thoroughly with a single-use towel.
10. Use the towel or your elbow to turn off the tap.

MOPH also reminded all citizens and residents to save water while washing hands.

For more information, please visit: MOPH