• Even if you don't have a fever, if you have developed respiratory symptoms, you should consult a doctor (e.g. University Health Service).
• Sick persons should follow instructions given by their doctor, including the use of drug prescriptions and taking adequate rest.
• Adhere to good personal hygiene practices.
• Patients should put on masks to reduce the chance of spreading the infection to other persons around you.
• Persons caring for you should also put on masks to reduce the chance of acquiring infection through the airways.
• Based on severity of symptoms, take sick leave as appropriate. If you have only mild respiratory symptoms e.g. cough, but is otherwise fit for work, you should put on a surgical mask at work.
• Follow the Good Hygiene Practices and the Guidelines issued by the Centre for Health Protection, which can be found on the internet at http://www.chp.gov.hk.

May 2010