Come on, wash your hands, so that the Coronavirus doesn't attack

.Lately the world has been shocked by the infection of a new virus called Coronavirus. Many victims who died from this virus due to respiratory failure. Vaccines and specific treatments have not been found to treat this viral infection. But did you know that the spread of the virus can be prevented by simple measures such as washing your hands? Do you know when and how to wash your hands properly? Check out the following article to be able to prevent, not only Coronavirus infection, but other infectious diseases. Coronavirus or “Coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19) is a new virus that causes disorders of the respiratory system in humans and can be transmitted between humans. This virus was first discovered in a place in China called Wuhan. As of March 22, 2020, there were 292,142 confirmed cases from various countries, including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Australia to France, the United States and Indonesia.

Symptoms of this virus can include: Fever Cough Hard to breathe If you experience any of these symptoms, especially for those who in the near future have contact with someone who has just returned from China or someone who has recently traveled from abroad, please check with the nearest health facility. A person can be transmitted Coronavirus through the droplets from the respiratory tract that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to the way influenza or other respiratory viruses are transmitted. The process of transmission can be continued if a person touches an object with a droplet of the virus and then touches his or her own mouth, face or eyes or even other people. So it is important for us to maintain cleanliness, one of which is by washing our hands. Hand washing may seem easy and is often taken for granted. But did you know that washing hands is very important in the medical world, until the United Nations (UN) created a global campaign to declare that every October 15th is World Handwashing with Soap Day (HCTPS). So many diseases can be transmitted such as respiratory diseases, diarrhea, worm infections and skin diseases. By simply washing your hands, the respiratory tract infection rate can decrease by 16-25%. Then when is the right time for us to wash our hands? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ministry of Health, here are the times when we need to wash our hands: Before, during and after preparing food. Before and after eating. Before breastfeeding the baby. Before and after caring for someone who is sick at home. After pooping. After coughing or sneezing. After touching trash. After activities such as typing, touching money, animals or animals, gardening.

After knowing the right time to wash your hands, you also need to know the right steps to wash your hands properly. According to the Ministry of Health, washing hands is divided into 5 steps: Wet hands thoroughly with clean running water. Take and rub the soap into the palms, backs of hands, and between fingers. Clean under the nails. Rinse hands under clean running water. Dry hands with a towel or tissue or air dry. It is advisable to wash your hands for 20 seconds, or easier by singing the song “happy birthday” twice. If soap and running water are not available, you can use a hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of at least 60%. It's not difficult, right? By doing these easy things, you can prevent viral infections in yourself, those around you, and even communities such as your family and workplaces. Every day you do activities, remember to always wash your hands at the right time and properly so that you avoid viral infections.