If you've been scrolling through social media lately , you've probably been witness to the early stages of a new viral video challenge: The Safe Hands Challenge. If you're wondering why the challenge is going viral, how it got started, who's participating or just about anything else about the Safe Hands Challenge, keep reading.
As with past viral video challenges , participants are asked to film a specific video, post it to social media, and nominate three other people to participate in the challenge after them. In the video, WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, walks us through the proper technique for our hands—a pivotal, frontline defense against spreading the coronavirus.
How do you participate in the Safe Hands Challenge?You don't have to wait for someone to"nominate" you if you're looking to get in on this viral trend. To participate, film a video of yourself demonstrating proper hand-washing techniques, and post it to social media. If you do decide to participate, be sure to follow all of the steps outlined in the WHO video and to wash your hands for a full 40 second, as recommended.