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The new coronavirus has yet to make a confirmed appearance in Michigan. And while the bigger threat in the state is still the flu, the Centers for Disease Control has warned the public to prepare for a coronavirus outbreak.

But what does it mean to prepare for an outbreak like this?

Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun told Stateside it’s not that different from how the state handles any other public health crisis.

“So what we’re moving toward is something called community mitigation. And it’s a tool basically that public health uses regularly,” Khaldun explained. “For example, if there’s a response to a chickenpox outbreak in a school, or if a hospital implements¹ visitor restrictions² during flu season.”

State health officials are working with local health departments and health providers to monitor potential cases of coronavirus. As of February 25, 346 people in the state were referred to the state for assessment³ and monitoring. None of the five cases that met the criteria⁴ for actual testing came back positive for the coronavirus.

There is no vaccine⁵ for the coronavirus. If there are positive cases in Michigan, Khaldun said the state’s strategy will focus on slowing the spread, not stopping it entirely⁶. That could include closing schools or quarantining sick individuals. But for now, the state and local health departments are working to remind people about the basics of disease prevention.

“And again, these simple things I’m talking about, washing your hands, not coming to work if you’re sick. Those are things everyone can do to be prepared, not only for the coronavirus, but also for flu, cold, and other viruses we would normally see.”

How you can be prepared

While health officials are still learning about coronavirus, it is similar to other viral diseases, meaning you should take the same precautions to avoid catching⁷ or spreading the illness. The biggest step you can take to protect yourself and others is to frequently wash your hands.

Viruses can spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, through personal contact such as touching⁸ or shaking hands, or touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. So you should also avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

Health officials also advise that you stay home if you are sick, and to contact your physician. The symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms can appear anywhere from two to fourteen days after exposure to the virus.

Beware of coronavirus scams

Coronavirus isn't the only problem state officials are worried about. Multiple scams related to the outbreak have popped up, such as websites selling fake products, and fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money and personal information.

Attorney General Dana Nessel and MDHHS issued a warning to consumers Wednesday.

“Do not fall for these scams," said Nessel. "In fact, this is the perfect example of criminals preying⁹ on people’s fears. Don’t give a single piece of personal information to anyone reaching out to you regarding coronavirus.”

The emails and posts may be promoting awareness¹⁰ and prevention tips along with phony information about cases in residents’ neighborhoods. They may also ask for donations to victims, provide advice on unproven treatments or contain damaging attachments¹¹.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert offering the following tips:

Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know;

Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying they have information about the virus;

Ignore online offers for vaccinations¹²; and

Be alert to “investment opportunities.”

1 implements   

n.工具( implement的名词复数 )；家具；手段；[法律]履行（契约等）v.实现( implement的第三人称单数 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• Primitive man hunted wild animals with crude stone implements. 原始社会的人用粗糙的石器猎取野兽。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• They ordered quantities of farm implements. 他们订购了大量农具。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

3 assessment   

n.评价；评估；对财产的估价，被估定的金额

参考例句：

• This is a very perceptive assessment of the situation.这是一个对该情况的极富洞察力的评价。
• What is your assessment of the situation?你对时局的看法如何？

4 criteria   

n.标准

参考例句：

• The main criterion is value for money.主要的标准是钱要用得划算。
• There are strict criteria for inclusion in the competition.参赛的标准很严格。

5 vaccine   

n.牛痘苗，疫苗；adj.牛痘的，疫苗的

参考例句：

• The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives.脊髓灰质炎疫苗挽救了数以百万计的生命。
• She takes a vaccine against influenza every fall.她每年秋季接种流感疫苗。

6 entirely   

ad.全部地，完整地；完全地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
• His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。

7 catching   

adj.易传染的，有魅力的，迷人的，接住

参考例句：

• There are those who think eczema is catching.有人就是认为湿疹会传染。
• Enthusiasm is very catching.热情非常富有感染力。

8 touching   

adj.动人的，使人感伤的

参考例句：

• It was a touching sight.这是一幅动人的景象。
• His letter was touching.他的信很感人。

9 preying   

v.掠食( prey的现在分词 )；掠食；折磨；（人）靠欺诈为生

参考例句：

• This problem has been preying on my mind all day. 这个问题让我伤了整整一天脑筋。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• For a while he let his eyes idly follow the preying bird. 他自己的眼睛随着寻食的鸟毫无目的地看了一会儿。 来自辞典例句

10 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

11 attachments   

n.（用电子邮件发送的）附件( attachment的名词复数 )；附着；连接；附属物

参考例句：

• The vacuum cleaner has four different attachments. 吸尘器有四个不同的附件。
• It's an electric drill with a range of different attachments. 这是一个带有各种配件的电钻。

12 vaccinations   

n.种痘，接种( vaccination的名词复数 )；牛痘疤

参考例句：

• Vaccinations ensure one against diseases. 接种疫苗可以预防疾病。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• I read some publicity about vaccinations while waiting my turn at the doctor's. 在医生那儿候诊时，我读了一些关于接种疫苗的宣传。 来自《简明英汉词典》