VOA慢速英语:准备应对冠状病毒疫情的卫生专家

epidemic – n. a large number of cases of an infectious disease in a community

symptom – n. a sign of a disease or disorder

quarantine – n. a period of time in isolation from others to prevent the spread of infection

practice – n. the expected way of doing something

novel – adj. new and different from what has been known before

bias – n. to have a strong and often unfair influence on (someone or something)

detect – v. to discover or notice the presence of (something that is hidden or hard to see, hear or taste)

anticipate – v. to think of (something that will or might happen in the future)

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Health care experts at the CDC say that there are simple steps you can take at home, school, or work to protect yourself and others against viruses.
To protect yourself

•Wash your hands often or use hand-cleaning gel
•Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects
•Be prepared and informed
 
To protect others when you have an infection

•Stay at home when you are sick
•Avoid close contact with people who are sick
•Cover your coughs and sneezes