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Don’t stop washing your hands!
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Hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
As more communities open up and follow changing pandemic protocols it's good to remember one of the most important protections against COVID-19 is washing your hands.
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Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific understanding along with guidelines and recommendations may have changed since the original publication date.
Check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for additional updates on COVID-19. For more information and all your COVID-19 coverage, go to the Mayo Clinic News Network and mayoclinic.org.
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