1. China is about the same land mass as the United States.
2. China's population is approximately 1.4 billion people, which is about 1.1 billion FEWER people than the United States has.
China is way more densely populated than the US is, making it very easy for a virus to spread. It is highly doubtful it would spread at the same rate here. Even so, the number of people ill in China is a drop in the bucket compared to the total population. No, I'm not minimizing those affected by the virus, just pointing out that an individual's risk of getting the virus is much less than all the fear reporting is making it seem. You are more likely to get in a car accident. We know what we have to do to minimize our risk.
1. Wash your hands regularly, using warm water and soap, preferably an antibacterial soap.
2. Avoid unnecessary touching of strangers an acquaintances. Minimize hand shaking and such.
3. Don't touch outside surfaces in stores and such more than necessary.
4. Don't touch your face without first washing your hands, especially if you had been outside of our home.
5. If you feel ill, STAY HOME, unless leaving your home to go to the doctor. If you have the ability to have things delivered to you, do so.
6. Cover your coughs and sneezes.
This is all basic well-care that I personally do every flu season. Even though I have my vaccine, there are strains it may not cover, and the flu is constantly evolving, so I take precautions.
Bottom line...quit freaking the hell out like this is the end of the world!