You’re being sarcastic, right?
It is interesting that so many people are truly panicing about this. Reasonable hygiene measures should always occur...both personal and public. Especially, if you are elderly and already compromised with other illness, avoid contact with others for a while as much as you can. If you have a compromised immune system, do the same.
I believe that there is such pervasive panic is related to many not being able to think critically about anything. As their emotions rise, they become members of the panic-stricken. There is minimal thinking...and usually further spreading of rumors (e.g., “I heard that...”) that incite further panic...a spooked herd mentality. That then reinforces their panic...and so forth.
Whatever happened to reasonable people, people that have reasoned decisions and people willing to take the basic risk of living without turning into a pile of jello at every possibility of heightened risk?