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How Does it Spread?<\/h2>\nHow Does it Spread?<\/h2>\nThe 2019 strain of the corona virus is what is known as a novel coronavirus, which means that it is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), is not the same as currently known coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.<\/p>\n
Little is known about how 2019-nCoV spreads; what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) does know is primarily based on their knowledge of the currently identified family of coronavirus.<\/p>\n
Coronaviruses are large family of viruses that are common in many species of animals. Investigation as to how this virus spreads is ongoing. What is known it that it is spread by droplets that come from an infected persons cough or sneeze or other bodily fluids. Currently the CDC knows that the droplets or other fluids must be inhaled or land in the nose or mouth of persons adjacent to the infected persons. Conversely, not much is known about how the virus is spread when the droplets land on a surface that one may touch and then touch their nose, eyes or mouth.<\/p>\n
Currently there is no vaccine for the 2019-nCoV; therefore, the CDC recommends preventative actions that are in-line with those that help reduce the spread of any repertory virus.<\/p>\n
Even if you are the hardiest of humans, it doesn\u2019t hurt to adhere to these preventive methods, especially during cold and flu season. As Musicians perform in social settings with substantial contact with other persons, it simply prudent and common sense to follow the CDC\u2019s advice when you are at a gig.<\/p>\n
\u266a Check the CDC website for up-to-date information, especially if traveling. As we have seen with travel to\/from Asia, transportation can be substantially interrupted, delayed and\/or canceled.<\/p>\n
\u266a Get a flu shot to prevent the flu. While the coronavirus is different from the flu virus, the flu is still a serious illness.<\/p>\n
\u266a Practice good health habits.<\/p>\n
\u266a Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when washing isn\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n
\u266a Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.<\/p>\n
\u266a Avoid close contact with people who are sick.<\/p>\n
\u266a Stay home when you\u2019re sick. That includes staying home from work, school, errands and travel. Call a substitute instead of infecting the band!<\/p>\n
\u266a Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.<\/p>\n
\u266a Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as your instruments, phones, doorknobs, etc.<\/p>\n
\u266a Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink lots of fluids and eat nutritious food.<\/p>\n