Protect ourself from corona virus

Firstly , we have to know what a corona virus is, 

what is a coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. In rare cases, they are what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans.

What are the symptoms the corona virus disease?

The most common symptoms are fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and even death. The period within which the symptoms would appear is 2-14 days.

For those with a weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract illness like a pneumonia or bronchitis.

How it spreads

Viruses can spread from human contact with animals. Officials do not yet know what animal may have caused the current outbreak in Wuhan.

When it comes to human-to-human transmission of the viruses, often it happens when someone comes into contact with an infected person's secretions, such as droplets in a cough.

Depending on how virulent the virus is, a cough, sneeze or handshake could cause exposure. The virus can also be transmitted by touching something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. 

How to protect yourself from the coronavirus

The virus under a microscope. You can get the virus if someone who has it sneezes or coughs on you.

Nothing has changed about the way COVID-19 spreads, Dr. Moorcroft says, so the basics still apply. The coronavirus is spread through respiratory vapor, such as when someone sneezes or coughs into the air around you. It can also spread if someone who is infected sneezes or coughs into their hand, then touches a door handle, light switch and other "high-touch" surfaces.

Influenza viruses and common cold viruses are also spread this way. However, now that the virus is more widespread in the US, other preventative guidelines do apply, such as the now-well-known concept of social distancing. 

Wash your hands

Yes, this is still the no. 1 way to prevent coronavirus, "The no. 1 thing you can do to prevent any respiratory illness is to practice good personal hygiene."

Washing your hands correctly -- using soap and water and washing for at least 20 seconds -- or using hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available,

Stay home

The CDC, the WHO, governments and healthcare workers are all urging people to stay home if they can. Obviously, some people don't have the luxury of working from home, and people still need to venture out to grocery stores and gas stations. But when you can stay home, do so to flatten the curve. 

If you do need to leave the house, follow some basic preventative measures.

Try to stay calm

In addition to your physical health, you should take care of your mental health. High stress levels can take a toll on your immune system, which is the opposite of what you want in this situation. 

Other tips

• •Sneeze and cough into tissues or the crook of your elbow. If you get mucus or spit on your skin, clean it off right away. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
• •Avoid close contact with people who are sick, especially people exhibiting respiratory symptoms and fever.
• •Stay home when you're sick.
• •Regularly and thoroughly clean surfaces, such as counter tops and doorknobs, with a disinfectant. 
• And if you wanna go somewhere / if you do need to leave your house for your emergency , wear a mask , and always provide the hand sanitizer.

• What can I do if I am or may be ill with COVID-19?

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Take the following precautions to avoid spreading the illness:

• Stay home from work, school and public areas, except to get medical care.
• Avoid taking public transportation if possible.
• Wear a mask around other people.
• Isolate yourself as much as possible from others in your home. 
• Use a separate bedroom and bathroom if possible.
• Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items.