Now that the second corona wave is beginning to roll, more attention needs to be paid again to the correct protective measures. Only last week was the day of washing hands and Dr. David Nabarro – a World Health Organisation doctor – said that a lockdown should not be the primary remedy against the virus. For this to become a reality, it is up to all of us to do our utmost to prevent unnecessary spread.
There is a lot of talk about how important it is to wash your hands properly (sing Happy Birthday twice) and wear a mask (do not wear it on your chin). To make sure that we also make our contribution, we want to remind you again what exactly has to be taken into account. It will not only protect yourself from the corona virus, but also from other diseases like the flu.
Correct handling of face masks
Please take care not to touch the mask directly, but only to handle it via the straps. 
This way you can put it on comfortably.
At the same time, press down the clamp at the top while pulling the mask under your chin with your other hand. 
The mask should fit like this. 
It is important that it is snug at the top.
Things to avoid:
Do not flatten the sides when adjusting the mask. This only causes the mask to come off the face at the top. 
You should also never touch the mask directly. After all, this is to protect you from bacteria and viruses. 
And of course, the now almost familiar wearing it under your nose does neither protect you nor the people around you.
And now for the proper way to wash your hands
It is true that the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice is a good orientation. But it also depends on the right technique. The steps we show you here can be used to both wash and disinfect your hands. This way your hands will be perfectly clean even in times of a second wave.
First lather the soap well with your palms. 
Then you can wash the spaces between your fingers thoroughly. 
Please remember to go into the spaces between the fingers from the outside as well. 
Now interlock your fingers to clean the upper part as well. 
For the fingertips themselves you can use your palm again. 
And last but not least, don’t forget your thumbs! These are unfortunately often neglected when washing your hands.