How to wash your hands to protect yourself against coronavirus

The NHS has published a guide on how best to wash your hands to protect yourself from viruses.

Do you know how best to clean your hands to protect yourself against viruses such as COVID-19?

The NHS has released a guide on how to wash your hands properly, saying it should take around 20 seconds which is roughly the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice.

People are encouraged to do the six movements before rinsing their hands and using a paper towel to turn off the water stream.