Protect yourself from Coronavirus

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus was first identified in Hubei Province, China. Hundreds of cases have been confirmed and more cases are being identified in a number of countries. It is a rapidly evolving situation and demands preparedness from each one of us. Follow these simple precautions to considerably reduce the risk of infection:

• Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow.
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Thoroughly cook meat and eggs.
• Avoid unprotected contact with live wild or farm animals.

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