Reading Time: <1 minuteThe new coronavirus is spreading around the world. Anxiety is growing as no effective treatment has been established. When you develop a fever, you worry about whether it is a cold, the flu, or infection with the new coronavirus. Taking antipyretics suddenly is not recommended as an effective antiviral treatment. The Chinese herbal medicine Ma Huang Tang is effective for early fever, chills, and joint pain. Is it a cold? Or maybe the flu? But you can't go to a medical institution right away. There are over-the-counter medicines available, so it might be a good idea to keep some on hand. If your fever continues, we recommend that you visit a medical institution. In particular, early treatment of influenza is effective. https://president.jp/articles/-/27245?page=2 https://medical.nikkeibp.co.jp/leaf/all/special/pandemic/topics/201205/524880.html Colds: Chinese medicine for different problems | About Chinese medicine | Tsumura https://www.tsumura.co.jp/kampo/nayami/kaze01.html It is not known whether masks are effective in preventing the new coronavirus, but disinfecting with alcohol and washing your hands are definitely effective.