What preventive measures can be taken?

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Surgical masks ‘protect more from germs on fingers than viruses in the air’

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To prevent the spread of the virus, the WHO recommends washing hands regularly, covering the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. 

It also suggests avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness. 

"Surgical masks ‘protect more from germs on fingers than viruses in the air"

Maria Van Kerkhove, of the WHO’s emerging disease and zoonoses unit, recommends avoiding unnecessary unprotected contact with live animals, and thorough hand washing after contact with an animal.

Doctor explains the proper way to wash your hands and put on a face mask

Gabriel Leung, co-director of the University of Hong Kong’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control, said masks should be part of preventive efforts.

“If you are ill, put on a mask. If you are going to a crowded place, put on a mask even if you are not ill,” Leung said.

“If you have any symptoms, especially if you have travelled to Wuhan, please seek medical attention and be honest and open with your doctors.”

Additional reporting by Elizabeth Cheung
Source: South China Morning Post