As a precautionary measure members of the public are advised to take the following actions : 
  ¡¤ Build up good body immunity. This means taking a proper diet, having regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking 
  ¡¤ Maintain good personal hygiene. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing 
  ¡¤ Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Use liquid soap for hand washing and disposable towel for drying hands 
  ¡¤ Wash hands when they are dirtied by respiratory secretions e.g. after sneezing 
  ¡¤ Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth. If necessary, wash hands before touching them 
  ¡¤ Do not share towels 
  ¡¤ Use serving utensils at meal times 
  ¡¤ Keep home environment clean. Wipe furniture (including telephone) regularly (at least once a day) with a piece of towel soaked with diluted household bleach (i.e. adding 1 part of household bleach to 99 parts of water), and then wipe with a piece of towel soaked with water 
  ¡¤ Clean all drain outlets at home once a day. Pour a teaspoonful of 1:99 diluted household bleach down each drain outlet. After 5 minutes, rinse with water. 
  ¡¤ Maintain good indoor ventilation 
  ¡¤ Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation 
  ¡¤ Consult your doctor promptly if you develop respiratory symptoms. The earlier you seek treatment, the higher your chances of recovery. 

Caring for sick family members with respiratory tract infections : 
  ¡¤ Persons who are unwell should consult a doctor 
  ¡¤ They should follow instructions given by the doctor including the use of drugs as prescribed and taking adequate rest as appropriate 
  ¡¤ Adhere to good personal hygiene practices 
  ¡¤ Patients should put on masks to reduce the chance of spread of infection to carers 
  ¡¤ Carers may also put on masks to reduce the chance of acquiring infection through the airways