99 new passengers who arrived in Kerala from China are under surveillance for possible exposure to novel coronavirus (nCoV). A total of 179 people in the state are under surveillance. 172 are under home observation and the remaining 7 are at hospitals across the state, a senior health official said.<\/p>\n
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(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong>Coronavirus can spread before showing symptoms<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said, only 7 people have any kind of symptoms and their blood and respiratory specimen samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology, Pune<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following reports of the US and French governments planning to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan. Indian students at the College of Medicine<\/a> (Wuhan University) have sought help from the Centre to return them home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Wear a mask<\/a> when outdoor. Make sure to wear it properly by properly fitting the nose clip and pulling it over to your chin to cover both nose and mouth properly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue while sneezing and coughing. Avoid covering your mouth with hands directly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3. Wash your hand frequently and properly before eating and after using the toilet. Wash hand for at least 15 seconds with soup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Wash your hands after contact with animals and animal wastes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. Boost or strengthen your immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6. Exercising regularly is the best way to protect yourself from any infection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7. Get prompt medical help if you have any symptoms like fever and respiratory infection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8. Avoid people with cold and flu-like symptoms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 9. Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10 Avoid going to crowded places like hospitals, stations, and airports.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following prevention steps can help you to some extent. Stick around to get more updates on the recent outbreak of coronavirus. Till then, stay safe and stay healthy<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\nKeep yourself safe from new coronavirus<\/h2>\n