Patrick J. McDaid, M.D.

Respiratory viruses like coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can be spread when mucus or droplets containing the virus get into your body through your eyes, nose or throat. Most often, this happens through your hands. Hands are also one of the most common ways that the virus spreads from one person to the next. During a global pandemic, one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of a virus is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Here’s everything you need t