Q&A: Does handwashing stem the transmission of Covid-19?

Airborne droplets are more likely to spread coronavirus than touch, scientists believe

In the early days of the pandemic, public health experts emphasised handwashing as a way to prevent infection and the government launched a Hands, Face, Space" campaign to encourage people to wash their hands, wear masks and keep 2 metres apart. Subsequent research has shown the biggest risk of Covid-19 transmission is through particles in the air.