Published in late February 2020, this post addresses winter respiratory viruses and what was then called the 'Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV).' Note for the migration: this content reflects the very early, fast-changing understanding of COVID-19 in February 2020 and reads as dated -- worth flagging to the client as a candidate to retire or replace rather than migrate as evergreen content.
General prevention tips given: plan ahead for possible disruptions, stock masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and extra food to reduce trips out, disinfect door handles and surfaces, avoid handshakes, cough into an elbow, limit travel, and seek medical care if exposed.
The post describes 2019-nCoV as a betacoronavirus (like MERS and SARS) believed to have originated in bats via an animal source, with symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath ranging from mild to severe or fatal. It cites the CDC's then-estimated incubation window of roughly 2 to 14 days and notes that infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised people were considered most at risk.
Recommended precautions: washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth, staying roughly six feet from anyone sick, staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue and washing hands afterward, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. The post points readers to the CDC's Novel Coronavirus page for updates.