To prevent infection, scientists suggest basic hygiene: Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth, and wash your hands often.

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Travelers should load up on hand sanitizers and wash their hands often on their trips.

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Wash your hands often with soap and water to get rid of germs, and use hand sanitizer when a sink is not available.

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Together they have, for instance, understood that Ghanaians prefer liquid to solid soap for hand-washing and are more likely to wash their hands before eating if the soap does not smell too strong (since Ghanaians often eat with their hands).

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