• DO learn the symptoms, which are similar to flu: Fever Cough


Shortness of breath Most cases do not start with a runny nose.


• DON’T wear a mask unless you’re sick. Masks help protect others from catching the virus, but wearing one when you’re healthy won’t do much. Demand has been so high worldwide that there are shortages. Leave the masks for people who re- ally need them, like the sick or health care professionals.


• DO consider taking extra precautions and staying out of public places if you’re over 60 years old, or have a condition, as you have a higher risk of developing the disease. Note that as of now, the highest-risk groups appear to be seniors and people with preexisting conditions like heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.


• DON’T travel if you have a fever. If you get sick on flight, tell crew immediately. When you get home, contact a health pro- fessional.


• DO reconsider travel to affected countries, especially if you have underlying conditions. For people in a higher-risk group -- seniors and people with preexisting conditions -- postponing nonessential travel is suggeted.


• DON’T panic. At this point, public health officials still say the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 is low. Taking proper precautions -- wash your hands! -- and making prepara- tions are the best things you can do.


• DO get ready to hunker down. Make sure you have enough shelf-stable food to last 14 days, as well as prescription medi- cations for anyone in the family, other health supplies such as over-the-counter pain relievers, and disinfectants to clean household surfaces.


• DO practice “social distancing”: Avoid large gatherings and crowds in poorly-ventilated spaces, and try to stay at six feet away from anyone who’s coughing or sneezing.


• DON’T skip the flu shot. The symptoms of COVID-19 and flu overlap enough that it can complicate diagnosis. If you’ve


had a flu shot, you’re less likely to catch the flu or have a case serious enough to require treatment.


• DO prioritize your health. Now is not the time to burn the candle at both ends, skip workouts, or ignore a healthy diet— that can weaken your immune system.


• DON’T avoid toys or products from Asia. Although the virus can live on surfaces for hours and possibly several days, it’s unlikely to survive the process of being moved from place to place in different temperatures and conditions.


• DO check in on high-risk neighbors: older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions. Monitor their food and medical supplies, and make sure they have people or or- ganizations who can help if they get sick.


Dos and Don’ts When You Don’t Feel Well


• DO seek help early if you have a fever, cough, and a hard time breathing. But don’t just drop into the nearest urgent care clinic. Call your doctor to find out the protocol first, to make sure you won’t spread the disease to others.


• DON’T go out except to see your doctor, after calling first. And if you do have to go out, avoid public transportation, taxis, and ride-sharing.


• DO cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow or a tissue, and dispose of the tissue immediately in a covered bin. (You should be doing this whether or not you suspect COVID-19 -- you don’t want to spread a common cold, either.)


• DON’T hang out with your family if you suspect you have the virus. In order to protect them, eat and sleep separately from them, try to stay in one room, and use a separate bathroom if possible.


• DO wear a mask properly around others if you suspect you may have the virus -- the mask itself can be a source of infec- tion if you don’t follow the guidelines. The World Health Or- ganization has videos on when and how to use a mask.


• DON’T reach for antibiotics. If you happen to have some lying around from a previous illness, you may be tempted. But


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