After a new-type coronavirus (病毒 ) was found in Central China's Wuhan city a month ago, more cases have been reported in recent days. To prevent catching the infection, here's what you can do: 1.Wear masks outdoors Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from catching it as the virus is mainly spread in droplets ( 飞沫 ) . Make sure to wear it in a right way by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin so that your nose and mouth are both covered. If you're not feeling well such as cough,fever, and having trouble breathing,a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading virus to others. 2.Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue ( 纸巾 ) when you cough or sneeze,or you can cough or sneeze into your elbow , but avoid covering with your hands directly. A healthy adult can give off around 300,000 microbes including bacteria and viruses when coughing or sneezing. 3.Wash your hands more often in a right way Wash your hands with soap and running water for at least 15 seconds,especially: l Before eating and after using the toile t. l After returning home l After touching garbage l After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes 4.Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections. Make sure that shared place have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospital, railway station and airports.