Simple Tricks to Avoid Bacteria and Viruses From Public Bathrooms

Most people don’t kill the toilet lid before they flush, especially in a public restroom.

There’s no documented report of airborne-related infections from public bathrooms.

The study underscored the importance ofproper hand washingand disinfecting frequently touched surfaces in preventing COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

We wanted to examine if this risk was real or just perceived.

Can You Get COVID-19 From Public Bathrooms?

But health authorities have not documented COVID-19 cases from public restroom use.

An observational study of washroom cleanliness combined with microbiological investigation of hand hygiene facilities.Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control.

2019;8(1):47. doi:10.1186/s13756-019-0500-z

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.COVID-19 Science Update.