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Coronavirus: Guarding Against COVID-19
Learn to protect yourself from COVID-19Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 23m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
COVID-19 is a newly discovered strain of highly-infectious Coronavirus that the World Health Organization classified as a Pandemic on March 11, 2020. COVID-19 is a novel virus meaning no human had previously been infected, therefore, humans had no immunity to the virus and there were no vaccines to prevent its spread. In this course you will learn what COVID-19 is and how to protect yourself as well as the symptoms of infection and what to do if you think you are getting sick.
What You'll Learn
- Identify what COVID-19 is as a novel strain of Coronavirus and why humans had no prior immunity to it
- Recognize the symptoms of COVID-19 infection and know what to do if you think you are getting sick
- Apply hand washing and touch discipline to protect yourself from infection
- Practice social distancing and respiratory etiquette to limit the spread of the virus
- Understand vaccination, testing, and tracing in relation to the Coronavirus
- Follow guidance for returning to work safely during the pandemic
Key Takeaways
- COVID-19 is a newly discovered strain of highly-infectious Coronavirus that the World Health Organization classified as a Pandemic on March 11, 2020.
- Because COVID-19 is a novel virus that no human had previously been infected by, humans had no immunity to it and there were no vaccines to prevent its spread.
- The course explains what COVID-19 is and how to protect yourself, including the symptoms of infection and what to do if you think you are getting sick.
- Protective measures covered include hand washing and touch discipline, social distancing, and respiratory etiquette.
- The course addresses returning to work during the pandemic along with additional guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course about?
It teaches what COVID-19 is and how to protect yourself, including the symptoms of infection and what to do if you think you are getting sick.
What is COVID-19 according to this course?
COVID-19 is a newly discovered strain of highly-infectious Coronavirus that the World Health Organization classified as a Pandemic on March 11, 2020. It is a novel virus, meaning no human had previously been infected, so humans had no immunity and there were no vaccines to prevent its spread.
What topics and lessons does the course cover?
Lessons include an Introduction; The Coronavirus, Vaccination, Testing, and Tracing; Hand Washing and Touch Discipline; Social Distancing and Respiratory Etiquette; If You Think You're Getting Sick; Returning to Work During the Pandemic; Additional Guidance; and a Conclusion.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course covers skills in guarding, outbreak control, pandemic readiness, virology, viruses, and disease surveillance.
Does the course explain what to do if I think I am getting sick?
Yes. It covers the symptoms of infection and what to do if you think you are getting sick, with a dedicated lesson titled If You Think You're Getting Sick.
