Hon Dr DAVID CLARK: The most important thing the public can do is listen to the very sensible public health advice that is coming from our health professionals. Avoid close contact with people with cold- or flu-like illnesses. Health professionals advise also to cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing. Health professionals advise also to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap and dry them thoroughly before eating or handling food; after using the toilet; after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose, or wiping children's noses; and after caring for sick people.