
Proper Handwashing
COVID-19 is a viral infection that spreads by respiratory droplets or contact. It can live on surfaces for a few hours and up to several days. Contact spread occurs when your hands touch a contaminated surface and then touch your mouth, eyes or nose. Washing your hands properly helps kill the virus and is the most important step in preventing the spread from one person to another. It is recommended you wash your hands frequently, especially after touching surfaces. Set a good example for children and other family members and encourage kids to stay focused by singing the Happy Birthday song twice while washing.
Steps to Ensure Proper Handwashing


Step 1: Turn On Faucet and Wash Hands
Step 1: Turn On Faucet and Wash Hands


Step 2: Adequately Soap Palms
Step 2: Adequately Soap Palms


Step 3: Scrub the Backs of Your Hands
Step 3: Scrub the Backs of Your Hands


Step 4: Scrub Between Your Fingers
Step 4: Scrub Between Your Fingers


Step 5: Wash Your Thumbs
Step 5: Wash Your Thumbs


Step 6: Wash Your Fingertips
Step 6: Wash Your Fingertips
Resources to Keep Yourself and Others Safe
Download convenient guides for your home or to share with family and friends. Topics are designed to keep you safe and healthy, including proper masking, handwashing tips, self-screening checklists and more. Available in English and Spanish.

ER Wait Times
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Saturday, January 28, 2023 2:20 PM
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Wait Time | |
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 22 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 10 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 15 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 39 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 36 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 39 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 34 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 22 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 5 min |