The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus--this will result in flattening the curve.
To learn more about flattening the curve, see the free Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
To learn how to best protect yourself and others, see the CDC prevention tips: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html