#HandWashing

The only international comparative information on handwashing practices shows Japanese in the bottom 5 in answer to "Washing my hands with soap after going to the toilet is something I

#ADBWaterWatch LIVE: @rdreibelbis_UK kicks off our webinar, discussing hygiene behaviors during outbreaks. This is a suite of behaviors that serve to avoid the transmission of infectious disease, and includes #handwashing

Dr. Theresa Tam

1/2 In good news, British Columbia recorded a lower number of cases this week compared to last week. While still too early for certainty, this encourages us that our collective

CAN YOU HELP SLUMS WITH HANDWASHING?This is an urgent request form NGOs working to stop COVID in Indian slums. Details of problem in THREAD. Summary: we need solution that slums

CSIS Africa Program

U.S. Ambassadors across sub-Saharan Africa are getting creative with their messaging on #COVID19. From collaborative songs to handwashing challenges, we are sharing a few of their messages of hope in

As the evidence for public #facecoverings becomes clearer, I wonder if mandating it will be enough (anecdotally, on public transport where it’s mandatory already, I observed about 50% wearing masks

Dr. Theresa Tam

1/3 The ongoing increase in #COVID19 daily case counts in #Canada indicates accelerated epidemic growth. Now is the time for each of us to redouble our efforts to slow the

Dr. Theresa Tam

1/3 Keeping the #SlowBurn is not something local public health can do alone. In addition to #PhysicalDistancing, frequent #handwashing and wearing of non-medical masks, as appropriate, we must all

Benjamin Morris

skepticalsports

@maggiekb1 Hey, read your piece on handwashing. So, to clarify: At least one paper you cited claimed using hand sanitizer is more effective than washing hands with soap and water?

Alright, because maybe if an abled bodied white lady says to do it, you will.I keep retweeting articles and tweets from awesome people in the disability space that boil down

Dr. Theresa Tam

1/7 There is a lot of discussion on use of face masks. It can help to break the discussion into two main considerations regarding the TYPE of mask & the

The dreaded second wave of #COVID19 may indeed be upon us here in Canada. We can avoid another lockdown if we all take public health measures (physical distancing, masking, handwashing,

Ninety-nine 🎈🎈🎈

This thread accords with my own best judgment. I would add the following as well: if we make mask-wearing mandatory we will have enormous difficulty enforcing it, and simultaneously create

1/3 We highly encourage @NiagaraRegion Council to extend the mask by-law. The wearing of masks is critical to keep the transmission of COVID-19 down in the community, which will help

Dr. Theresa Tam

1/6 For #COVID19 layering #publichealth protections is a MUST. Unless practiced well & maintained, none can be 100%. Our best layers are supported by strong evidence of effectiveness for prevention

Eleanor Robertson

having a nice beer on the balcony. the thrill of being outside is making it 3x more enjoyable than its usually high baseline ok the vibe slightly changed! we heard