https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/what-you-should-do.html What You Should Do * Stay informed – CDC is updating its website daily with the latest information and advice for the public. (www.cdc.gov/ncov) * Remember to take everyday preventive actions that are always recommended to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. - Avoid close contact with sick people. - While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible. - Stay home if you are sick. - Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. - Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs. - Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol. * If you feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and have traveled to China or were in close contact with someone with 2019-nCoV in the 14 days before you began to feel sick, seek medical care. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. What You Should Not Do * Do not travel to China. * Do not use facemasks. CDC does not recommend the use of facemasks for the general public to prevent the spread of 2019-nCoV. * Do not show prejudice to people of Asian descent, because of fear of this new virus. Do not assume that someone of Asian descent is more likely to have 2019-nCoV.
What You Should Do * Stay informed – CDC is updating its website daily with the latest information and advice for the public. (www.cdc.gov/ncov) * Remember to take everyday preventive actions that are always recommended to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. - Avoid close contact with sick people. - While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible. - Stay home if you are sick. - Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. - Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs. - Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol. * If you feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and have traveled to China or were in close contact with someone with 2019-nCoV in the 14 days before you began to feel sick, seek medical care. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
What You Should Not Do * Do not travel to China. * Do not use facemasks. CDC does not recommend the use of facemasks for the general public to prevent the spread of 2019-nCoV. * Do not show prejudice to people of Asian descent, because of fear of this new virus. Do not assume that someone of Asian descent is more likely to have 2019-nCoV.