You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you: Do - Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub - Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze - Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell -Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell Don't - Touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean