Possible Corona solutions for University students
Coronavirus also known as covid-19 started in Wuhan city ofChina. In a short span of time it spread all over the world.Making it the biggest pandemic of modern times. Such aphenomena was never experienced before. It is a lifethreatening disease which has killed over a 250000 peoplearound the world and still counting. Till to date scientist havenot discovered any specific medicine or treatment forcoronavirus. However, trials are underway hopefully there willbe a specific treatment available shortly. For now it is known tohave spread due to cough or sneeze of the infected person. Theonly measure to control the spread of this deadly disease is tomaintain social distance, frequent washing of hands, wearingface mask and gloves. The world is not only struggling withPandemic but also economic, social and mental challenges.
All over the world schools, colleges and universities had closedtheir campuses. New admissions postponed, Exams delayedand summer vacations have been announced before the usualtime of the year. Online educational model has beenintroduced all over the world but still students are facingeducation loss. Educational institution would be opening after abreak of 4 months or more and during this time friends andclass mates could not have met each other, mental sociocondition of returning student shall be top priority. Educationalinstitutes are issuing guide lines to protect their students,faculty and staff against the deadly virus.
Suggestions
Suggested measures in this regard are as follows.1. Spraying of disinfectant at the campus, library, hostels andcafeteria needs to be ensured.2. Strict practice of social distancing needs to be carried outboth on and off the campus to minimize the effects of thiscontagious disease3. Minimum distance of sitting arrangements in class roomsneeds to be ensured4. Student are to be advised not to share food or drink withpeers5. Hand sanitizers and soap shall be placed everywherearound the campus.6. Doctor with necessary equipment and staff should beappointed at campus 24/7 in case of any emergency andalso as a precautionary measure7. All extra circular activities on campus and off campusshould be avoided8. Staff shall hold conference call to discuss matterspertaining to university9. Food should be take on one’s own desk instead ofcafeteria or in staff room10. Student and staff returning from overseas should firstself-quarantine then return to campus.11. Hostel dorms and rooms need to be cleaned anddisinfected on daily basis. Proper arrangement to make itless happening and crowded place shall be made.12. Even Knobs, switches etc have to be wiped cleanmultiple times a day.13. Time duration of classes has to be reduced to ensurestudents spend less time on campus and in crowd
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