How to protect or What you can do yourself - Coronavirus

Basic hygiene is the best thing you can do, according to a doctor of infectious diseases.

1.            Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing and sneezing, the WHO says. Other symptoms of this coronavirus include fever and shortness of breath. Severe cases can lead to pneumonia, kidney failure and even death.

2.            Scientists believe this coronavirus started in another animal and then spread to humans. So health officials recommend cooking meat and eggs thoroughly.

3.            Anyone with underlying medical conditions should avoid live animal markets and raw meats altogether, since those people are "considered at higher risk of severe disease. But in general, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

4.            If any one feeling sick, cover mouth and nose when cough or sneeze, and disinfect the objects and surfaces. Wear Surgical Mask (not common mask used for dust).

5.            Avoid travelling in rushy areas.