If coronavirus is on your mind, you're not alone.

In this special edition of LifeKit from NPR News,

we've got tips on prevention and preparation.

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

now say when it comes to seeing more of the virus in the U.S.,

it's not a matter of if it's when.

Here's the CDC's Nancy Messonier.

I understand this whole situation may seem overwhelming

and that disruption to everyday life may be severe.

But these are things that people need to start thinking about now.

I had a conversation with my family over breakfast this morning

and I told my children that while I didn't think that they were at risk right now,

we as a family need to be preparing for significant disruption of our lives.

So what the heck does that mean?

Well, we've got some answers for you.

I'm Alison Aubrey. I've been reporting on the coronavirus.

The news is changing every day, but the basics on how to prevent and prepare remain the same.

So I sat down with all things considered host Elsa Chang to answer some questions.

And then at the end of the episode, we'll recap our best practices

with my science-desk colleague Maria Godoy.

Hey there, Elsa.

Alison? All right, so we got some really great questions from listeners.

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