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People should be washing their hands for 20 seconds to protect themselves from the virus known as Covid-19. That's according to Public Health England,reports BBC.
The UK government is still working to contain the outbreak but the prime minister has warned that it's "highly likely" the UK will see further infection.
Lucy Hockings finds out what Covid-19 is, how it spreads and answers your questions about what action you should take at home, work and when travelling, in a BBC News Special.