respiratory droplets produced when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes.

This is similar to how flu and other respiratory illnesses spread. These

droplets can land in the mouth or nose of people nearby or possibly be inhaled

into the lungs. Most person-to-person spread happens when people are in close

contact. It's also possible that this virus can spread when someone touches a

contaminated surface and then touches the mouth, nose, or eyes.