December 1-7 is National Hand-washing Awareness Week. According to the CDC, keeping hands clean is important to keep from spreading gems and avoid getting sick. Many diseases (including COVID-19) can be spread by not washing hands with soap and clean water. Although simple, there is a correct way to wash hands.
Click on the link below to learn how to properly wash hands and learn more about staying healthy:
https://www.cdc.gov/features/
For those of you with small children or grandchildren, it is never too early to develop this life-long healthy habit. Have them sing the ABC song with you to teach them an appropriate length of hand washing.