There has been a lot of confusion and mixed signals about what to do in the face of the Coronavirus. It's now officially declared a pandemic, and a national emergency in the U.S. With our only very limited testing in the U.S., and a two-week incubation period for the virus, no one knows where it has reached or how many people are already infected. I compiled a list of do's and dont's to help you make sense of it all.

1. Do stay away from crowds

The No. 1 thing you can do to prevent this pandemic from spreading is to avoid interactions with people as much as possible. This will help protect you from getting the Coronavirus or passing it to others -- since it has a long incubation period where transmission of the virus can occur without having any symptoms. This is how China succeeded to contain the virus and the only way to avoid the Coronavirus from creating a true health crisis in the U.S. where emergency rooms and hospitals become overwhelmed. Many businesses already started taking measures to avoid people interacting. Also, major sporting, entertainment, and commerce events have been canceled to avoid further spread of the virus.

2. Do wash your hands, the right way!

Hand washing is a more sure-fire way of sanitizing your hands than using hand sanitizer or wipes, products that are hard to find at most places now. It's pretty simple, but there's a way to do it that most of us don't practice. You probably heard this already, but if not here's the correct way of washing. Use enough soap to form a lather and rub it on your hands for at least 20 seconds. Make sure to rub the backs of your hands and underneath your fingernails, these are the parts we usually miss. You'll need to do this if you touch anything that could be contaminated, before handling food or eating, and of course, after using the bathroom. Make sure not to touch your nose, mouth or eyes before sanitizing your hands, as this is how to quickly get infected.

3. Don't take what politicians are doing as guidance

Politicians are not experts in medicine, and some have been acting in an irresponsible way lately. Here are a couple of examples for you. We all saw how Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz mocked the Coronavirus by donning a gas mask and suggesting, in a TMZ interview, that the booze people drink on spring break will help kill the virus -- only to self-quarantine days later when he learned he was exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. President Donald Trump said he will not get tested for the Coronavirus despite being two handshakes away from the same person who tested positive for the virus. Eventually, Trump did get tested. While panicking is not useful, acting irresponsibly in the face of a serious situation isn't either. These examples are not the type of behavior we should be following if we want to contain the virus.

4. Do listen to doctors and experts in the medical field

We should take warnings and precautions seriously, even if we think we will be OK. We don't want to get the virus or be responsible for transmitting it to others who could possibly die as a result. Yes, the Coronavirus, for the most part, is not deadly for most young and healthy people but it is much more deadly for the elderly and people with health problems. Getting a serious illness that could send us to the hospital is no fun either. Let's help protect the vulnerable among us by being more considerate.

5. Do sanitize the surfaces that are prone to contamination

Experts said the Coronavirus can live on surfaces for up to nine days! Surfaces we touch, like doorknobs, car door handles, chairs, tables, phones and computers or tablets are all prone to be contaminated with bacteria and viruses. So, we really need to sanitize those surfaces. Also when you are in a public place, be aware to sanitize your hands after touching any surface that could have been contaminated. Any surface that people possibly handled could potentially transfer the Coronavirus. I read that gas pumps are prone to be very dirty and contain lots of viruses and bacteria, so that's one thing to remember.

6. Don't ignore your health or do things that weaken your immune system

Make sure you're getting enough sleep and enough nutrition. Eat healthy as much as possible and stay hydrated. Don't skip exercise. Even if you are not going to the gym, because you heeded the warnings and are avoiding interactions with others, you can still exercise at home or outdoors. Taking brisk walks outdoors is a good way to stay healthy.

If you did everything right, hopefully, you will not get the Coronavirus. The only thing left to do: take your vitamins and say your prayers!