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Fewer People Washing Their Hands in Post-pandemic Era: Survey

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The prolonged pandemic has resulted in fewer people washing their hands after going to the restroom, a survey showed Wednesday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported that only 66.3 percent of South Korean adults said they washed their hands after using the toilet this year, down by 9.1 [...]

More People Washing Hands After COVID-19 Spread: Survey

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Koreans are increasingly washing their hands after using the restrooms following the spread of the coronavirus. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) conducted a survey of 2,000 people who used public restrooms last year, 75.4 percent of whom said they usually wash their hands after using the [...]