Single-use plastic gloves seem like a good idea during coronavirus, but here's the problem

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By Kelly McCarthy
April 7, 2020, 11:54 AM

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The World Health Organization has said people are better off washing and sanitizing their hands than using plastic gloves because bacteria and germs that stick to gloves could be spread to another person.

For anyone who does wear gloves in public, the safest practice is to remove them and dispose of them in a plastic-lined garbage bin that can be tied shut and be tossed out properly. If someone's in public and can't find a proper trash bin, they should take the PPE home and dispose of it in a sealed garbage can.

After discarding PPE, individuals are advised to wash their hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.