Preventative measures to reduce the risk of infection include staying home, avoiding crowded places, washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, practicing good respiratory hygiene, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Hatua za kinga za kupunguza uwezekano wa kuambukizwa zinajumuisha kukaa nyumbani, kuepuka maeneo yenye watu wengi, kuosha mikono kwa kutumia sabuni na maji mara kwa mara kwa angalau sekunde 20, kujizoeza kuwa na adabu nzuri ya kukohoa na kuepuka kugusa macho, pua au mdomo na mikono ambayo haijaoshwa.