PAHO/WHO Barbados video on hand washing while saving water during the pandemic

12 May 2020

 

The PAHO/WHO Office of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries produced a public service announcement to encourage people to save water while washing their hands. The PSA shows specific techniques to thoroughly wash hands to stop the spread of COVID-19. During the 50 second handwashing demonstration, water was left running for only 7.5 seconds, saving 85% of water that might have otherwise been wasted.

Watch the full PSA on water-saving handwashing techniques

 

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