How close do I have to be to an infected person to get sick?
While much is still unknown about 2019-nCoV, it's thought to spread like other respiratory illnesses.
"So, just as it does with a cold, people in my family that live in a house with me are more likely to get my cold than someone that is across the BART train from me," Philip explained.
The CDC defines "close contact" as being within approximately 6 feet of an infected person without protective covering, like a mask.
How can I protect myself?
Like with other illnesses, washing your hands is probably one of the best things you can do to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
"Often the way these are transmitted is inadvertently touching our eyes or mouth, or eating something without having washed our hands and picking up a virus or germ that way," Philip said.
Another thing you can do? Get a flu shot.
While a flu shot won't protect you from coronavirus, they do share similar symptoms. And Philip says getting a flu shot might help reduce any worried feelings you might have.
How great is the danger for people in the United States?
Low.
The CDC currently considers the 2019-nCoV a low-risk for U.S. residents. So far, there have only been six confirmed cases in the U.S. and all of them either traveled directly from China's Hubei Province or had close contact with an infected person.
Are there confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Bay Area?
No.
There are currently no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Some have expressed concerns over visiting Chinatown or spending time among people who identify as Chinese.
On Thursday, UC Berkeley was criticized for suggesting that xenophobia, or a "fear of interacting with people who might be from Asia," may be a "common reaction" to the outbreak.
"There is no reason to have those types of limitations on movement, on interacting with folks," Philip said. "We have not detected any cases and we don't want there to be discrimination or fear that leads to discrimination of certain communities or that leads to poor outcomes."
Should I be concerned about pets or other animals?
According to the CDC, while the virus may have initially spread through animal contact in China, there is "no reason to think that any animals or pets in the United States might be a source of infection with this new coronavirus."
There are rumors that the coronavirus is man-made. Is that true?
"There's no indication to suggest that this virus has been man-made or could could have been man-made," Philip said. "What we know from coronaviruses is that they often originate in animals and cause illness in animals, but sometimes they can also cause illness in people."
There are rumors that the coronavirus comes from Corona beer. Is that true?
Nope.
"Beer or alcohol consumption doesn't either cure a person who's infected with a virus nor cause it. So there's no relationship there," Philip said.
There are rumors that someone can be contaminated with coronavirus by consuming raw or undercooked meat. Is that true?
Yes and no.
According to the CDC, the outbreak in Wuhan, China, may have been originally linked to some seafood and animal markets. But the majority of the outbreak seems to now be person-to-person transmissions.
As for the U.S.?
"I've not seen any data or statements in the scientific or public health literature to support raw or uncooked meat as a source of novel coronavirus," Philip said.
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