UNICEF Nigeria/2020/Owoicho
Handwashing with soap and running water prevents the spread of diseases.
(...) He teaches them the importance of handwashing, the necessary steps, and why it is important to use soap during handwashing.
“I always tell my classmates to wash their hands, especially palm-to-palm, with soap, under running water,” says John Mark.
(...) The following step-by-step process is followed 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.
Language:English
Score: 1730962.3
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https://www.unicef.org/nigeria...ing-their-school-and-community
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Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and running water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and running water or using alcohol- based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
1. (...) Throw away the used tissue immediately and wash your hands with soap and running water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. (...) Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs/handles,
car doors, elevator buttons etc. daily with regular household disinfectant or soap and water.
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Score: 1726281.6
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https://www.unicef.org/uganda/...20-%20as%20of%2027%20March.pdf
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An IPC kit
should include: soap or hand sanitizer, commercial detergent and chlorine-
based products, gloves, mop and bucket or basin; in areas where there is no running tap water, a bucket with a tap can be added for use as a home
hand washing facility. • Regular cleaning of often-touched
surfaces in the household • In collaboration with UNICEF’s C4D,
ensure households have guidance on how to use the materials to break
COVID-19 transmission routes
• Continuous access to water, ensuring equal access to all
• Ensuring access to dedicated handwashing and sanitation facilities
• Ensuring the use of dedicated sanitation facilities for suspected cases
• Ensuring the availability and use of hygiene and cleaning materials
• Regular cleaning of often-touched surfaces in public spaces
WASH IN PUBLIC SPACES AND POPULATIONS
1
WASH IN HOUSEHOLDS
WITH CONFINED PERSONS (I.E. (...) Clean and disinfect the bedpan with a 0.5% chlorine solution and rinse with clean water
HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES
• Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub: before putting on PPE and after removing it, when changing gloves, after contact with a patient with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection or their waste, after contact with any respiratory secretions, before eating, and after using the toilet
• Ensure functional hand hygiene facilities are available for all health care workers at all points of care and in areas where PPE is put on or taken off
• Ensure functional hand hygiene facilities are available for all patients, family members, and visitors, near toilets as well as in other public areas
CLEANING PRACTICES
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces at least once a day using sodium hypochlorite at 0.5%
• Machine washing with warm water and laundry detergent is recommended. Or soak linens in hot water and soap in a large drum with 0.05% chlorine for approximately 30 minutes.
Language:English
Score: 1698435.2
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https://www.unicef.org/rosa/media/8106/file
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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, thumbs, between fingers and under nails – for at least 20 seconds.
(...) Any form of soap or detergent will do. It does not have to be an expensive brand, nor does it have to be marked "antibacterial".
What if people don’t have soap?
If people do not have soap, detergent or hand sanitiser available, then use chlorinated water.
Language:English
Score: 1691500.6
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https://www.unicef.org/somalia...e-best-ways-stay-safe-covid-19
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PPE and Disinfectant
Provision of Personal Protective Equipment and Disinfectant See Annex II for further safety guidance
Provision safety masks Provision of gloves Provision of sinks, water and soap Provision of hand sanitizer Provision of disinfectant for work site, surfaces and tools Provision of disposal bins Provision of tissue Provision of drinking cups for each worker
Procedure to follow in a suspected case
If a worker develops a mild symptom similar to that of COVID-19, the worker should immediately be requested to self-quarantine, reported to health authorities and tested. (...) How to Remove Masks
When touching surfaces; With your finger remove the mask from behind (from the elastic attached to
ear); Do not touch the mask from the front; Discard directly in a closed bin Clean hands with soap and water of with alcohol based sanitizer after removing
mask
Gloves Usage
When to Wear Gloves?
When touching surfaces; When present at a public space that requires hand use (Going to the
supermarket);
Clean hands with soap and water, or
alcohol based sanitizer before
touching the mask
Ensure that the mouth and the
nose are properly covered
Avoid touching the mask while using it
Replace the mask once it is damp
Do not reuse "single use" masks.
Language:English
Score: 1690359.4
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https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/gro...ts/publication/wcms_746192.pdf
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PPE and Disinfectant
Provision of Personal Protective Equipment and Disinfectant See Annex II for further safety guidance
Provision safety masks Provision of gloves Provision of sinks, water and soap Provision of hand sanitizer Provision of disinfectant for work site, surfaces and tools Provision of disposal bins Provision of tissue Provision of drinking cups for each worker
Procedure to follow in a suspected case
If a worker develops a mild symptom similar to that of COVID-19, the worker should immediately be requested to self-quarantine, reported to health authorities and tested. (...) How to Remove Masks
When touching surfaces; With your finger remove the mask from behind (from the elastic attached to
ear); Do not touch the mask from the front; Discard directly in a closed bin Clean hands with soap and water of with alcohol based sanitizer after removing
mask
Gloves Usage
When to Wear Gloves?
When touching surfaces; When present at a public space that requires hand use (Going to the
supermarket);
Clean hands with soap and water, or
alcohol based sanitizer before
touching the mask
Ensure that the mouth and the
nose are properly covered
Avoid touching the mask while using it
Replace the mask once it is damp
Do not reuse "single use" masks.
Language:English
Score: 1690359.4
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www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/grou...ts/publication/wcms_746192.pdf
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the dustbin and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water.
Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as door handles and phones.
(...) Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs/handles, bedside tables, bedframes, and other bedroom furniture daily with regular household disinfectant or soap.
Clean and disinfect bathroom and toilet surfaces at least once a day with regular household disinfectant or soap.
Language:English
Score: 1686209
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https://www.unicef.org/uganda/...9-what-you-need-know-and-learn
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During a global pandemic, one of the cheapest, easiest, and most important ways to prevent the spread of a virus is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to wash your hands the right way:
1. (...) 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.
(...) Cold water and warm water are equally effective at killing germs and viruses, as long as you use soap !
6. Do I need to dry my hands with a towel?
Language:English
Score: 1683834.8
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https://www.unicef.org/northma...t-against-coronavirus-covid-19
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Alcohol at 70-90% can also be used for surface disinfection. Surfaces must be cleaned with water and soap or a detergent first to remove dirt, followed by disinfection. (...) Thorough hand hygiene: washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand gel, should be performed before touching surfaces, items, pets, and people within the household environment. (...) Before preparing or eating food it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 40-60 seconds. Regular food safety and handling guidance should be followed.
Language:English
Score: 1678045.3
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https://www.who.int/news-room/...es-in-non-health-care-settings
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Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
• Soap and water are the best option, especially if your hands are visibly dirty.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid sharing personal household items. • Do not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups,
eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people in your home.
• Wash these items thoroughly after using them with soap and water or put them in the dishwasher.
Clean all “high-touch” surfaces everyday. • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces
in your “sick room” and bathroom. (...) Clean the area or item with soap and water or another detergent if it is dirty.
Language:English
Score: 1627862.5
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https://www.un.org/sites/un2.u...avirus_comms_preventifsick.pdf
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