That's a big problem since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from the coronavirus is to wash your hands regularly.

According to the CDC, washing your hands thoroughly can prevent illness. If not performed properly, however, the illness-causing bacteria remains. Produced by Emma Fierberg. Camera by Jacqui Frank.

Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? CDC recommends you hum the "Happy Birthday" song twice, from beginning to end. Rinse your hands under clean, running water. Dry your hands using ...