before, during, and after you prepare food

before and after you:

consume foods or drinks

are exposed to someone with an infectious illness

enter a hospital, doctor’s office, nursing home, or other healthcare setting

clean and treat a cut, burn, or wound

take medication, such as pills or eye drops

use public transportation, especially if you touch railings and other surfaces

touch your phone or other mobile device

go to the grocery store

after you:

cough, sneeze, or blow your nose

touch visibly dirty surfaces, or when there’s visible dirt on your hands

handle money or receipts

have touched a gas pump handle, ATM, elevator buttons, or pedestrian crossing buttons

shake hands with others

engage in sexual or intimate activity

have used the bathroom

change diapers or clean bodily waste off others

touch or handle garbage

touch animals, animal feed, or waste

touch fertilizer

handle pet food or treats