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# Although generally it is forbidden to do laundry during the nine days, if a doctor or someone else who is concerned for catching corona needs to do extra laundry during these days they can.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/963045/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-44-laundry-on-the-nine-days-and-tefilla-on-tisha-b-av/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #44)]</ref> | # Although generally it is forbidden to do laundry during the nine days, if a doctor or someone else who is concerned for catching corona needs to do extra laundry during these days they can.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/963045/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-44-laundry-on-the-nine-days-and-tefilla-on-tisha-b-av/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #44)]</ref> | ||
# Despite the prohibition of washing on Tisha B’Av, if one has regularly been following the CDC recommendation of washing hands, one may continue doing so on Tisha B’Av. If one has not been following the CDC recommendation, one must follow the washing prohibition.<ref> | # Despite the prohibition of washing on Tisha B’Av, if one has regularly been following the CDC recommendation of washing hands, one may continue doing so on Tisha B’Av. If one has not been following the CDC recommendation, one must follow the washing prohibition.<ref> | ||
[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/964139/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-47-washing-hands-on-tisha-bav/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #47)]. Although [https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=119256 Rav Yitzchak Yosef (Motzei Shabbat Devarim 5780 min 0-3)] stated that one shouldn't wash one's hands on Tisha B'av during corona like every year, however, he can use purell or sanitizing agents, in a written responsa on Av 7 5780 he wrote that it is permitted to wash one's hands with soap and water or alcohol as long as one's intent is purely for cleanliness.</ref> | [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/964139/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-47-washing-hands-on-tisha-bav/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #47)]. Although [https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=119256 Rav Yitzchak Yosef (Motzei Shabbat Devarim 5780 min 0-3)] stated that one shouldn't wash one's hands on Tisha B'av during corona like every year, however, he can use purell or sanitizing agents, in a written responsa on Av 7 5780 he wrote that it is permitted to wash one's hands with soap and water or alcohol as long as one's intent is purely for cleanliness.</ref> If someone isn't concerned to always disinfect their hands but they are working for a hospital or others who are concerned for this he can wash his hands.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/965450/rabbi-hershel-schachter/piskei-corona-48-washing-hands-on-tisha-b-av-part-2/ Rav Schachter (Piskei Corona #48) explained that the idea of shomer petayim Hashem applies to each and every individual differently according to what they are not concerned about. If someone isn't concerned about a certain minimal danger then we can apply shomer petayim Hashem and then they wouldn't be allowed to wash their hands on Tisha B'av. However, if they are concerned then they can wash their hands. If their actions affect others, such as if they work in the hospital or is in contact with others who are concerned he can wash for their safety.</ref> | ||
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