Recommended preventive measures include handwashing , covering mouth and nose with a bent elbow or a tissue when coughing or sneezing ( and disposing of the tissue immediately ) , maintaining distance from other people ( particularly those who are unwell ) , and monitoring and self-isolation for fourteen days for people who suspect they are infected .
People have been encouraged to cover their mouth and nose with a bent elbow or a tissue when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of coronavirus .