WHO’s standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices:

Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water;
When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw tissue away immediately and wash hands;
Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough;
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider;
When visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of novel coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals;
The consumption of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.

Protect yourself and others from getting sick

World Health Organization infographic on hand washing: wash with soap and running water when hands are visibly dirty, otherwise use an alcohol-based hand rub

World Health Organization infographic on when to wash your hands: after coughing or sneezing, when caring for the sick, before preparing or eating food, after toilet use and after handling animals

World Health Organization infographic on protecting others: cover your mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing, bin the tissue immediately and clean your hands

World Health Organization infographic on protecting others: avoid close contact and spitting in public when you have a cough or fever, and seek medical care early if you have difficulty breathing

Practice food safety

World Health Organization infographic on food safety: use separate chopping boards and knives for raw meat and cooked food, and wash your hands between handling them