Our Pandemic Response Team (!)
has these recommendations:
Our recommendation to you is to practice good hygiene and take personal responsibility for your health. This includes:
Wash your hands with soap and water before eating, after using the restroom, or touching ?public? items like doorknobs or handrails. The use of a hand sanitizer will also minimize the potential for the spread of viruses and bacteria in those settings where soap and water is not readily available
Control your coughs and sneezes! Cough and sneeze into a tissue whenever possible, and then be sure to promptly wash your hands. If no tissue is available, cough or sneeze into your elbow rather than your hand or into the air. Droplets from coughs and sneezes are primary routes of transmission of viruses from one person to the next
Dispose of tissues and any other personal barriers used (e.g., face masks) properly
If you feel ill with flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, vomiting), stay home and avoid public places to keep from further spreading the virus. If your symptoms become severe, seek medical care
Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes, as these places are routes of entry for the virus to enter your body
Do not share cups, beverages, or unwashed eating utensils with others
Consider cancelling social or business functions that will bring large numbers of people together
Report any flu-like symptoms to your regular doctor or onsite medical personnel
Avoid travel to affected areas unless absolutely necessary