Worried you have the coronavirus? Here's exactly what you should do.

For starters, don't panic: 'The vast majority of cases are going to be mild, and people are going to recover just like they do from a cold or flu-like illness.'

With a growing number of cases of the new coronavirus confirmed across the United States, having a sore throat or some sniffles might feel like a cause for concern. But in most cases, there is no reason to worry, experts say.

So far, there have been more than 100 confirmed cases across the United States. Six people have died from the illness; at least five of those patients had underlying medical conditions. This advice has been echoed by local public health districts. In Snohomish County, Washington, where there are at least four confirmed cases of the coronavirus, officials urged the public to call their health care provider if they think they have been exposed or feel ill with"only mild cold symptoms." They advised against going to an urgent care clinic or a hospital to get tested in those situations.

What your doctor recommends you do will depend on the severity of your symptoms. Shortness of breath, an unremitting fever or feeling extremely weak require medical attention, which could include visiting an urgent care center or an emergency department, according to Johns Hopkins' Adalja.

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