can you change this up a bit but keep it the same length The passage emphasizes frequent handwashing during the cold season due to the spread of colds and flu through hands. It identifies common surfaces that harbor viruses and bacteria and stresses the importance of not touching the nose or rubbing the eyes after being in public places. However, the sentence "The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus" in the second paragraph is irrelevant.

The passage highlights the significance of regular handwashing during the cold season to prevent the transmission of colds and flu through hands. It identifies various surfaces that commonly carry viruses and bacteria, emphasizing the need to avoid touching the nose or rubbing the eyes after being in public places. However, the statement "The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus" in the second paragraph is unrelated and unnecessary.