How the coronavirus spreads and how to protect yourself.

The virus spreads in a similar way to flu or the common cold, in large droplets produced by coughs and sneezes. Germs can live on surfaces for several hours.

Public Health England defines having close contact with a virus carrier as being within two metres of the person for 15 minutes.

For people who might have coronavirus, health officials are urging a “catch it, bin it, kill it” approach. In short, this means means catching sneezes and coughs in tissues, throwing them away, and then washing your hands.

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