Do the general rules of hygiene and conduct also apply to new infectious diseases such as coronavirus?

Of course – as with a “flu epidemic”, for example – direct contact with people (e.g. shaking hands) and large gatherings of people should be avoided in addition to the AHA rules(keep yourdistance, wash your hands, wear a mask). Correct coughing/sneezing, improved hand hygiene and care and regular ventilation also reduce the risk of infection.