What you can do

The best way to avoid infection, according to health care experts, is to:

• Practice good hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid close contact with people who are sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose of the tissue, and wash your hands.
• Clean your workspace: You can help prevent the spread of germs by cleaning your workspace including your keyboard, mouse, and desktop.
• Stay home if you feel sick. Don’t be a workplace warrior! If you feel sick with the flu or flu-like symptoms, the most important thing you can do is to take care of yourself and get well. Notify your manager, stay home and rest and contact a healthcare provider if necessary.
• Use WebEx, Cisco, Microsoft Teams and other technology for meetings. According to the CDC, this virus is thought to spread mainly person-to-person, especially in close contact (within about six feet).