Everyone can join the fight against the novel coronavirus. What can we do? Here are some tips from the Handbook of Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 released by WeDoctor Digital General Hospital.

Stay away from crowds and stay healthy.

First, don’t go to places where there are many people. If you have to, remember to mask up. Stay at least one meter away from others, especially those who are coughing or sneezing. Second, open windows to let fresh air in during the day. Do it three times a day for 15 minutes to half an hour each time. You can only get infected (感染的) if the virus builds up in certain amounts. Proper ventilation can stop the virus from building up. Third, keep healthy habits such as eating a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough sleep. This can improve your immune system.

Wear medical masks.

Wearing medical masks is an effective way of preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. What kind of mask should you wear? Medical surgical(外科的) masks and N95 are effective at stopping the virus, according to the Center for Disease Control. N95 means the masks prevent at least ninety-five percent of very small particles.

Wash hands properly.

Remember to wash your hands before eating, after going to the bathroom, coming home, coming into contact with garbage and touching animals. Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth before washing your hands. It is possible that you might have touched something that had virus on it. When you wash your hands, use running water and soap. Rub your hands together for at least 15 seconds.