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Hand Washing - Bandage

Question

In the emergency room, they immobilized part of my left hand due to a broken finger and wrapped the entire hand in a bandage. What is the ruling regarding hand washing?

Answer

Hello,

Since the hand is covered, there is no need to wash that hand.

Answered 27 March 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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