This online course, written by Medical Scientific Affairs at Schülke & Mayr Asia, looks at best practice hand hygiene measures during the coronavirus outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic requires a wide range of infection prevention measures. A critical and basic precaution is hand hygiene, which is essential to reduce transmission in healthcare settings. This course examines hand hygiene guidelines, considers the role of alcohol based hand rubs and offers guidance on selecting the most suitable hand rubs for use in the healthcare setting.