evidence: Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections from one person to the next. Germs can spread from other people or surfaces when you: [...] You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs: [...] - Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth - Touching your mask - Entering and leaving a public place - Touching an item or surface that may be frequently touched by other people, such as door handles, tables, gas pumps, shopping carts, or electronic cashier registers/screens