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. 2021 Apr 29;16(4):e0250872. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250872

Table 2. Rank of WHO recommendations in the order of their relative adherence.

Rank WHO recommendations Top adherers Worst adherers
1 Avoid shaking hands, hugging or kissing when greeting others. Portugal, Italy Denmark
2 Keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other people. Portugal, Italy France
3 Cover my nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Portugal France
4 Regularly wash my hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. Portugal Denmark
5 Use alcohol-based hand rub. Portugal Germany
6 Avoid touching my nose, eyes and mouth. Portugal, Italy Denmark