The Globe’s Point – Just wash your hands

Over the past few weeks, one thing has been on everyone’s mind – the coronavirus. Specifically, the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. This is an important distinction to make, because the coronavirus, which is actually a family of viruses, has been around for a long time. But the most recent strain that began in Wuhan, China has been particularly worrying.

Over 3,000 people have died from the COVID-19 virus worldwide, with over 90,000 confirmed cases. On one hand, there are plenty of people online who are terrified of the outbreak, and this is understandable, especially for those who are immuno-compromised. However, there are also many people who are attempting to calm the chaos caused by the spreading illness, and this is a very important effort.

Regardless of the disease’s danger, it is important not to panic and to keep a level head. Many experts have come forward recently to discuss the importance of one thing overall – washing your hands.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come forward recently to say that washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The CDC says that hand washing with soap, for at least 20 seconds and then fully drying hands, is necessary in order to keep yourself safe. In fact, this is the case with many illnesses. We are all exponentially safer in a world where our hands are washed and washed often.

So grab some soap and try not to freak out.