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- Remove jewellery. Wet hands with warm water.
- Add soap to palms.
- Rub hands together to create a lather.
- Cover all surfaces of the hands and fingers.
- Clean knuckles, back of hands and fingers.
- Clean the space between the thumb and index finger.
- Work the finger tips into the palms to clean under the nails.
- Rinse well under warm running water.
- Dry with a single-use towel and then use towel to turn off the tap.
Minimum wash time 10-20 seconds.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health's Regional Pandemic Influenza Response Plan
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