Coronavirus - hand hygiene campaign launched

NHS England and council leaders in Bolton and Bury have confirmed the new coronavirus cases

It has been confirmed that three more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Greater Manchester.

The latest update brings the total number of cases in the region to four - three from Bury and one from Bolton.

NHS England and council leaders in Bolton and Bury have confirmed the cases.

In total up to this morning (Wednesday), 53 cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed across the UK.

The worrying increase in cases has led Boris Johnson's Government into releasing a 'battle plan' - a 27-page document that outlines their plan to tackle coronavirus in the UK.

Today, the Government has reiterated its hand hygiene message in its new public information campaign which focuses on handwashing.

The latest advice is to wash you hands more often, particularly when:

- you get to work or arrive home
- after you blow your nose, cough or sneeze
- before you eat or handle food

You should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or hand sanitiser.

The new campaign will appear in print media, on the radio, online and in public places.

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