If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the Covid-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as common cold, flu and Covid-19. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authorities or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from Covid-19. Why: National and local authorities will have the latest information on whether Covid-19 is spreading in your area.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 20, 2020 12:45 UTC