In order to prevent the spread of cases of diseases caused by the new coronavirus in the Russian Federation, the following precautions must be observed.

• Handle / wash your hands often using alcohol-based antiseptics or soap and water;
• When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your hand or a napkin - immediately throw away the used napkin and wash your hands;
• Avoid close contact with people who have signs of fever and cough;
• If you have high temperature / a fever, cough, difficulty in breathing, call for medical help and inform the medical institution staff about your movements in the past few days;
• When visiting markets in areas where new coronavirus cases are currently being reported, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces that come into contact with animals;
• Consumption of raw or insufficiently well-prepared products of animal origin should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs must be handled with care to avoid cross-contamination with unprepared foods in accordance with good food safety practices.

Symptoms of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) are similar to those of the usual (seasonal) flu. Please, follow 7 steps to prevent coronavirus infection and 5 rules for suspected coronavirus infection.