17 March 2020 - 31 December 2020
COVID 19 Toilet Etiquette
How do I wash my hands properly?
UN entities involved in this initiative
UNSustainable Development Goals
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships for the Goals
Contact information
registry.un.sz@one.un.orgLocation
Mbabane
UN House Somhlolo Street
Eswatini
17 March 2020 - 31 December 2020
About the initiative
This is an initiative by United Nations Eswatini in helping fight the spread of COVID-19.
The objective is to highlight how to eliminate all traces of the virus on your hands by providing a step-by-step process for effective hand washing.With cases of COVID-19 on the rise worldwide, hand washing is one way we can each play our part in helping to slow or reduce the spread of the virus and protect ourselves and others.
How do I wash my hands properly?
To eliminate all traces of the virus on your hands, a quick scrub and a rinse won’t cut it. Below is a step-by-step process for effective handwashing.
- Step 1: Wet hands with running water
- Step 2: Apply enough soap to cover wet hands
- Step 3: Scrub all surfaces of the hands – including back of hands, between fingers and under nails – for at least 20 seconds.
- Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with running water
- Step 5: Dry hands with a clean cloth or single-use towel
