COVID-19 Awareness Training

Health & Safety Awareness Training
Precautionary Measures for COVID-19
25 March, 2020
Objectives:
• Introduction to COVID-19
• Awareness on the Symptoms
• Precautionary Measures to be Taken
Introduction to COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are a group of related viruses that cause
diseases in mammals and birds.
The name coronavirus is derived from the Latin corona, meaning "crown" or
"halo", which refers to the characteristic appearance reminiscent of a crown
or a solar corona around the virions (virus particles) when viewed under
two-dimensional transmission electron microscopy, due to the surface being
covered in club-shaped protein spikes.
Symptoms of COVID-19
• Common symptoms include:
o fever
o tiredness
• People with mild symptoms who
o dry cough are otherwise healthy should self-
• Other symptoms include: isolate and contact their medical
o shortness of breath provider or a COVID-19 information
line for advice on testing and
o aches and pains referral.
o sore throat • People with fever, cough or
o and very few people will report difficulty breathing should call their
diarrhea, nausea or a runny nose. doctor and seek medical attention
Precautionary Measures:
1. Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash
them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills
viruses that may be on your hands.
2. Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is
coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their
nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the
droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated,
hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can
enter your body and can make you sick.
4. Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This
means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the
people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19
5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek
medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health
authority.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on
the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to
quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help
prevent spread of viruses and other infections
6. Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
Stay informed on the latest developments, instructions and guidelines about COVID-
19 from the Government of Qatar.
Contact HP&CDC through hotline 16000 or email [email protected] for suspected

case notification that fits the case definition; or call the hotline nos. 66740948 /
66740951.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on
whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what
people in your area should be doing to protect themselves
7. Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14
days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
• Follow the guidance outlined above.
• Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as
headache and slight runny nose, until you recover.
Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these
facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible
COVID-19 and other viruses.
7. Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14
days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
• If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly
as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in
advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers.
Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you
to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-
19 and other viruses.
Be READY.
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By: GEIC Management
Reference: https://www.who.int/

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Precautionary Measures for COVID-19

2. Maintain social distancing

4. Practice respiratory hygiene

Contact HP&CDC through hotline 16000 or email [email protected] for suspected

• Follow the guidance outlined above.

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