While it isn't uncommon to see people wearing face masks during an outbreak, some people take more extreme measures to protect themselves.听
Earlier today, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed听B.C.'s first novel听coronavirus听case: a man in his 40s who lives in the 麻豆传媒映画Coastal Health region and听recently returned from a trip to Wuhan, China.
Despite this, Dr. Henry says the risk of infection of the virus in B.C. is "still extremely low." Nevertheless, some people are still concerned about contracting the virus in the Lower Mainland.听听
A person was photographed at 麻豆传媒映画International Airport wearing what looks like a plastic听container on their head and a mask over their mouth. In an image from the back, it appears that the person has cut a hole into the container in order to make room for their ponytail.听
Lynne Carter posted the images to听Facebook at roughly 2 p.m. on Jan. 28, captioning, "Fresh out of YVR. The latest anti-virus shields made with old water jugs."
Carter also included a third photo of an adult with a child who are both wearing bottles on their heads.
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention does not advise wearing containers on your head to prevent a coronavirus infection.
And while there are currently no vaccines available to protect you against human coronavirus infection, the CDC听advises that you may be able to reduce your risk of infection by doing the following:
- wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- avoid close contact with people who are sick
The World Health Organization stopped short of calling it a global health emergency last week, while officials here have said Canadians are at low risk of contracting the illness.
Nevertheless, experts stress the need to be vigilant and prepared for signs of infection.听If you have mild听cold-like symptoms, health officials encourage you to stay home while sick and avoid close contact to help protect others. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and be sure to throw used tissues in the trash and wash your hands. Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
Here are some things听for听people in Canada to know about the coronavirus.
鈥� With files from听Nicholas Johansen / Castanet.
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