Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre. The 2019 novel coronavirus has evidence of limited human-to-human transmission. There is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel coronavirus.
There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses. Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health:
1. wash your hands often with soap and water
2. sneeze and cough into your sleeve
3. avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
4. avoid contact with people who are sick
5. stay home if you are sick
If you are travelling to an area known to have cases of coronavirus, be sure to avoid:
1. high-risk areas such as farms, live animal markets and areas where animals may be slaughtered
2. contact with animals (alive or dead), including pigs, chickens, ducks and wild birds
3. surfaces with animal droppings or secretions on them
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