In the end of 2019, the novel coronavirus (2019-COVID)(新型冠状病毒) was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province. Then it spread to Zhejiang, Guangdong, Henan, Hunan and many other provinces. It even spread to other countries. Most people who were infected(被感染) with 2019-COVID suffered from a fever or a cough. Some even died.
Don't be afraid. Here is some advice to help you protect yourself when it comes.
Wash your hands. You need to wash your hands with soap and running water before you eat, after you use the toilet(厕所), and after you come home from outside. Because your hands may carry viruses.
Cover your nose and mouth. Viruses can travel as far as one meter through the air, so you'd better stand a proper distance while talking to others. And always cover your mouth and nose with a piece of paper when you sneeze (打喷嚏) or cough, and then wash your hands.
Wear a mask(口罩). Some doctors say that we must wear masks and they can stop the viruses as much as 80%, but if you don't wash your hands often, it's no use wearing a mask. And it's necessary to wear the mask in the groups of people.
