Keeping hands clean by regularly washing/disinfecting them is a vital step in preventing the spread of coronavirus. Healthcare workers bear the brunt of exposure to the virus and so must be well-protected with gloves, gowns, masks, and goggles, frequently changing their gloves and washing their hands. The Covid-19 virus does not discriminate — it contaminates gloves and hands the exact same way. Evidence shows that when people wear gloves they wash their hands less and risk passing germs to others. For these reasons the HSE and World Health Organization recommend against using disposable gloves for daily errands.

Source: Irish Examiner October 09, 2020 13:41 UTC