How to protect yourself from coronavirus

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As the respiratory illness coronavirus is quickly spreading through its origin country of China, fear is spreading just as quickly over the web and through social media. With five confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US (as of Tuesday, Jan. 28), we wanted to explore how likely it is for Americans -- especially those who have not recently traveled to China -- to contract the new strain of coronavirus, 2019 Novel Coronavirus, aka 2019-nCoV.

With the help of Dr. Tom Moorcroft, an osteopathic physician focused on infectious disease, we discuss the current risk of becoming infected with coronavirus, how to protect yourself and how to stay informed.

How likely are you to get the coronavirus?

Right now, the risk is low for Americans, Moorcroft tells CNET. "We don't want to blow it off and not be concerned," he says, "but there's no need for mass hysteria because it's such a low risk at the moment."

As of Jan. 28, there are just five confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US, in California, Washington, Illinois and Arizona. All of these patients had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, the origin of the outbreak, and they have all been hospitalized.

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1. CDC says:

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggest the following precautions for anyone traveling to an area where the illness is prevalent (or in general if you're concerned):


Avoid contact with sick people.

Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat).

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

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Washing your hands and avoiding touching eyes, nose, face or mouth with unwashed hands is the best protection.

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2. Wash ya damn hands

That's about 90% of it right there. Wash them a stupid number of times a day. Keep hand sanitizer on your person and use it. It won't save you from spores and the like but it will save you from a ton of stuff. Then wash your hands again.

Quit touching your face.

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3. Also, be outside and away from crowded places where people travel, eat, or party. Fresh air is key.

Germs and microbes are airborne every bit as much as those through touching.

An ultraviolet air purifier—sometimes called an air sanitizer—uses an internal UV-C germicidal light to kill airborne bacteria, viruses, germs, and allergens as room air moves through the system. Some can be fit into one's AC/heating duct systems.