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Should I Wear a Surgical Mask To Protect Myself?
If you have a respiratory infection, wearing a mask will help protect the
people around you from getting sick by reducing the risk of spreading the
infection. And if there is an epidemic, wearing a surgical mask may somehow
protect you from infection in a crowd. However, in general, surgical masks
are not sufficiently close-fitting to absorb all the air you breathe in, and the
heavy-duty N95 respirators are extremely uncomfortable. Experts
recommend you regularly wash your hands throughout the day. Stop touching
your face, and keep a distance from anyone who coughs or sneezes.
Apparently, the risk of infection in the United States with the latest corona
virus is far too small for the general public to start wearing a face mask. If
you have signs of a respiratory disease, however, wearing a mask reduces the
risk of infecting others. "I've arranged a trip to China; should I go?
I Have a Trip Planned to China; Should I Go?
Do not go. The department of state has warned Americans not to go to China
unless it is absolutely necessary. If it is appropriate for visitors to go, the
C.D.C. recommends improved precautions: avoid contact with anyone who is
ill, as well as with the animals and markets in which they are sold; and avoid
eating raw or undercooked meats.
Anyone who is older or has an underlying health problem that raises infection
vulnerability should check with a health care provider before making a trip.
Considering the outbreak, access to medical care in China may be difficult,
and federal officials have warned that new travel restrictions, including
quarantine, may be placed upon return. Several airlines have cancelled flights

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to China and many passengers have been left in limbo when looking for
bookings to change or cancel.