Symptoms can be mild to severe with fever, cough, shortness of breath.
How Is It Spread?
Through the air by coughing or sneezing.
By close personal contact, such as shaking hands.
By touching a surface that has the virus, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
How Is It Prevented?
Similar to the prevention of other respiratory illnesses, including the flu.
Wash hands often, including surface areas such as desks and phones.
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover coughs with a tissue or sleeve.
Avoid contact with sick people.
Stay home if you are ill. Most people with mild illness will recover on their own at home by drinking fluids, resting, and taking pain and fever medications.
If symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider for directions.
Who Is Most At Risk?
Older individuals and those with underlying medical conditions may have a more severe illness.