Hygiene
Food hygiene
Personal hygiene
Environmental Hygiene
A set of practises associated with preservation of health and healthy living.
Covid-19 caught the whole world by surprise and we had to adjust our habits at a rapid rate. The unemployment rate sky-rocketed and people were forced to change their lifestyles. No warning, no preparation; just adaption and good safety practises to be set in place very quickly.
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted food safety, sanitation and good hygiene habits.
Faced with the external forces of the coronavirus pandemic, our attitude towards food hygiene had to change dramatically for the better in this year. People are becoming more aware of their health on all levels and good hygiene is highlighted more so today than ever before.
“Sanitation has become more important since Covid-19. Hand sanitisers are compulsory in all stores, but it does not hurt to have your own, especially when visiting informal markets.”
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Hygiene Tips
Washing hands
- Wet your hands with clean water and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them thoroughly with soap.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse your hands well.
- Dry your hands with a towel or air dry.
Body cleanliness
- Bathe regularly.
- Wash your body and your hair often.
- Trim your nails.
- Brush and floss.
- Wash your hands.
Keeping the environment clean
- Do not litter.
- Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Having good personal hygiene yourself.
- Washing hands.
- Using proper food preparation and storing food.
- Keeping dishes and utensils clean.

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