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If you’re doing coronavirus prep—and you probably should be—there are a couple important things to remember:

1. A regular surgical mask doesn’t do *anything* to prevent you from getting coronavirus — unless you have an N95-quality respirator, don’t bother with a mask.
2. In the meantime, I wouldn’t suggest hoarding, but stocking up on basic medical supplies, food and water, making sure all your prescriptions are refilled, etc., are all good short-term ideas as we prepare for a possible pandemic.

You may not need them, but don’t risk it.
3. The same measures you use to prevent yourself from getting the cold and flu are effective here — wash your hands frequently. Sanitize if you can’t wash. Don’t touch your mouth, nose, or eyes with unwashed hands.
4. If we start seeing community spread in the United States:

If you’re sick, STAY HOME.

If someone is coughing and/or sneezing, stay away from them. Virus particulates can fly ~6 feet.

Drink plenty of fluids. Seek emergency medical attention for shortness of breath, etc.
5. We shouldn’t be panicking, but we should definitely be preparing.

As the CDC said yesterday, hopefully we are overreacting and the preparations will be unnecessary, but don’t risk it.
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