Lots of useless jawboning in this thread, when instead of *talking* each FReeper needs to be *acting*.
BUY. TODAY. N95 masks. http://www.amazon.com/3M-1860-RESPIRATOR-SURGICAL-MASK/dp/B000S395R8/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YXGFKW7WF1QAPCHY97F
They are cheap and disposable. Put some in your glovebox of your car. Put one in your wallet. They fold up nicely.
If you see someone coughing violently, then PUT ON THE N95 mask!
*if you want to live
Already have a supply.
Amazingzon has one box left. The company should hire you for promotions!
Get out of the area immediately. Then go wash your hands with one of the alcohol-based disinfectants. Keep your hands away from your face afterwards.
The mask isn't going to do anything. It is only a prop.
The best defensive measure during an epidemic is to stay home and see as few people as possible for several weeks.