Here's an interesting solution for protecting your hands from germs while pressing elevator buttons, gripping handles and doorknobs, and the like. This handheld stick-grip-pointer gives you tactile accessibility without touching potentially contaminated surfaces.  You can poke elevator buttons and open door handles (will not work on round doorknobs). Soak the sponge with 70% iso-propyl alcohol to disinfect between uses.

Pair it with gloves, gown, commuter hat, face shield, and more, for protection based on your personal needs. These are not for use by medical professionals, for personal protection use only!