Gloves - are they really protecting me?

Nurse demonstrates how germs spread even when wearing gloves.
SA Health Nurse Educator explains if gloves are not used properly, then they may cross contaminate commonly touched surfaces.
If you choose to use these gloves in public, remember that they are designed to only be used once.
If you are healthy, you do not need to wear personal protective equipment when you are out in public, such as disposable gloves.
Disposable gloves can be useful if you are cleaning an area/surface that might carry a virus or germs, but they should always be correctly disposed of immediately after.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more effective for healthy people to do social distancing, practise good hand hygiene and wipe frequently touched surfaces to stop the spread.