Top 3 Tools to Protect Against Spread of Covid-19 & Germs

The year 2020 has brought on many changes to the world. As we do our part to slow the spread of the pandemic Covid-19, we look for new and innovative ways as well as what has helped during past pandemics. Wearing masks over our mouth and nose, using hand sanitizer often, and utilizing touchless tools can effectively help to limit the amount of germs being spread.

1. Masks – The flu pandemic of 1918 and 1919 was the most deadly flu outbreak in history. It was responsible for killing up to 50 million people worldwide. With limited technology, masks were a simple way to slow the spread of the deadly virus. Over 100 years later and this still remains an effective method of slowing the spread of germs and viruses. Two great options for one time use masks are the Laser Surgical Masks and Homcait HC-NP95A Self-Priming Filter-Type Folding Protective Masks.

2. Hand Sanitizer – The CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water when this option is readily available. Most hospitals have both sinks and hand sanitizer stations set up in multiple areas for easy access to staff and visitors for this very reason. When you wash your hands with soap and water it greatly reduces the amounts of germs left on your hands;  however, if soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can aid in reducing germ spread. Try All Star Health’s unscented Hand Sanitizer, that comes in an easy pump bottle for ease of use at home or in the office.

3. Touchless Tools – Pressing buttons at gas pumps, on ATMS and other high traffic areas such as doors are prone to higher levels of germs. To reduce the amount of space your hands touch, try using a touchless tool. A touchless tool is a small tool that can be added to your keychain and used to press buttons or open doors instead of using your bare hands.