https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/wash-han...-faeces-and-deadly-bacteria-is-found-on-self/ This was the reason free bowls of crisps,peanuts etc were banned from being on the bars in pubs. About 20+ years ago!
What they don't tell you is anti-bac hand gels do not kill e-coli and the like. We now buy this hand foam which does kill it and we use it whenever we're out and about. My Wife and daughter had the tummy bug a few months back and in our case, it was far worse than having Covid.
The EcoHydra hand foam comes in different sizes. We use the 100ml pumps out and about and have a large one indoors. We will be getting the 5L refill when we start running out. We also get Clinell wipes and spray. It might sound like overkill but we have a lot of people in and out with my daughter's carers. It seems like a good habit to get in these days anyway.