Corona viruses are a large family of respiratory viruses, and some cause fewer diseases than others, such as the common cold, and other more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and severe acute respiratory syndrome, and some of these viruses are easily transmitted from one person to another, unlike other viruses.

The Department of Health Care Administration and Occupational Safety and Health urges the following key preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take steps to prevent illness with respiratory pathogens: Avoid direct contact with people who have acute respiratory infections such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Do frequent hand washing, especially after direct contact with patients or their environments. Individuals with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette including: staying home if you are sick; keep a distance between you and others; Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when coughing or sneezing; Use the nearest waste receptacle to dispose of wipes after use; Hand sterilization by washing hands with non-antimicrobial soap and water, rubbing hands with alcohol, or washing hands with disinfectants after contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated materials. Avoid direct, unprotected contact with live or dead farms or wild animals. When visiting crowded markets in areas currently experiencing cases of the novel coronavirus, avoid direct, unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals; The consumption of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided, and raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled carefully, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, in accordance with good food safety practices. Preliminary information indicates that the elderly and people with poor health conditions are at increased risk of