News broke over the weekend about New York’s first coronavirus case, and a growing number of people are concerned about preparing for possible quarantines for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

If stores near you are selling out of hand sanitizer, it’s easy to make it on your own at home. You may already have the basic ingredients, and if not, any drug store and most grocery stores should have them available. We’ve also provided links to purchase online.

Here’s what you need:

Here’s how to make it:

In your mixing bowl, stir the Isopropyl alcohol and aloe vera gel until blended together.

Stir in 8-10 drops of your preferred scented essential oil (optional).

Your hand sanitizer is now made. Next, pour the mixture into the empty container and seal it. Use the funnel if your container has a small mouth like a bottle. Put a piece of masking tape on the container and write “hand sanitizer" on it.

The CDC recommends using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. This recipe makes a sanitizer with 60.66% alcohol content.

As always, the best way to keep your hands clean is to wash them regularly. Believe it or not, there is a “correct” way to wash your hands, and chances are you’re not doing it (or doing it too fast). The rule of thumb is to scrub for 20 seconds, or about as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday," twice.

Want to make sure you’re really doing it right? Watch this video from OregonLive.

Need more Coronavirus supplies and tips? Check out this complete coronavirus quarantine checklist, with everything from food to medical supplies to entertainment options. And here’s some other important things to keep in mind:

Avoid crowds

Cough or sneeze into your elbow instead of your hands. It helps keep viruses from getting airborne.

Throw away used tissues - Don’t stick them in your pocket or leave them on a surface. They have germs on them.

Keep hands out of your mouth, nose and eyes - This helps prevent transmission of not just coronavirus, but other respiratory diseases, according to the CDC

Enroll in an emergency alerts system - Such as the Onondaga County or Oswego County Hyper-Reach Emergency Notification Systems.

Bookmark the website or Facebook page of your local health department - County and city health departments regularly notify residents of health emergencies and other issues impacting the community.

Plans for kids if schools/daycares close - If your child’s regular school/childcare closes, do you have a backup plan? Now is the time to set that up.

If you get sick:

Call a doctor - You don’t need to rush to the hospital or and urgent care facility right away. In fact most coronavirus cases are mild . But call your primary care physician. They may be able to help you over the phone. If you believe you are having a medical emergency, dial 911.

Work from home

Don’t share with others

Separate yourself from other people you live with

Do wear a face mask - While masks are not effective for protecting you from the disease, once you have it, they can help protect those around you.

Wash doorknobs, light switches, toilet seats, countertops and other high-touch surfaces daily

Coronavirus update: Hand sanitizers in short supply in Syracuse area