Outside of that, you want to wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth and nose when you cough, Strange said, to avoid spreading it to others. Listen to your body: if you’re really sick ...

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4. Cover your mouth while coughing or sneezing with a tissue or upper shirt sleeve, not your hands. 5. Staying home when sick. 6. Try avoiding being around sick people. 7. Use of N 95 mask.