Advice for the Public

1. Stay away from the infection sources: avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough; don’t visit patients in hospital.

2. Avoid large crowds. Open windows at home and indoor workplaces regularly to improve the air circulation.

3. Pay close attention to your personal hygiene (cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow and frequently wash your hands.)

4. Wear a surgical mask when going out and change it every 4 hours. Personnel from shopping malls, marketplace, hotel and bus should wear masks.

5. Thoroughly cook the food (especially meat and eggs); avoid contact and eating wild animals.

6. Get enough sleep; drink plenty of water and exercise regularly to maintain your health.

7. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history within 14 days with the doctor.

8. If you have close contact with confirmed cases, you should stay at home or under intensive observation as advised by a physician.

Inquiry hotline: 12345(Dongguan health hotline)