corona virus..

[nzoomed]

There is not much we can really do to prepare, but masks are a help, but no silver bullet.

 Masks arent really a help.

From the World Health Organsiaiton

"

• If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection.
  
• Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
  
• Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  
• If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly
  

• Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  
• Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
  
• Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  
• Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
  
• To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water."
  

Correct.
Masks help more to stop people spreading from coughs rather than protect people from it, as you can contract the virus through the eyes too, so in other words, your are screwed unless you wear a gas mask and hazmat suit lol
Proper hygene measures help, but the fact is that its airborne, so keeping away from public is the only real way to stop you catching it. It appears to be just as contagious as the regular flu or common cold.