The document discusses mitigation strategies for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the local community of Barangay Ibabao in Cordova City. It proposes numerous solutions such as educating people on healthy hygiene practices, social distancing, cloth face coverings, regular cleaning, ventilation, flexible work policies, health screening, and isolating or transporting sick individuals. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of protecting the community through quarantine, screening, and providing support services. It stresses that coordinated efforts between community health workers, volunteers, doctors, and epidemiologists were effective in slowing transmission and reducing fatalities.
The document discusses mitigation strategies for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the local community of Barangay Ibabao in Cordova City. It proposes numerous solutions such as educating people on healthy hygiene practices, social distancing, cloth face coverings, regular cleaning, ventilation, flexible work policies, health screening, and isolating or transporting sick individuals. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of protecting the community through quarantine, screening, and providing support services. It stresses that coordinated efforts between community health workers, volunteers, doctors, and epidemiologists were effective in slowing transmission and reducing fatalities.
The document discusses mitigation strategies for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the local community of Barangay Ibabao in Cordova City. It proposes numerous solutions such as educating people on healthy hygiene practices, social distancing, cloth face coverings, regular cleaning, ventilation, flexible work policies, health screening, and isolating or transporting sick individuals. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of protecting the community through quarantine, screening, and providing support services. It stresses that coordinated efforts between community health workers, volunteers, doctors, and epidemiologists were effective in slowing transmission and reducing fatalities.
The document discusses mitigation strategies for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the local community of Barangay Ibabao in Cordova City. It proposes numerous solutions such as educating people on healthy hygiene practices, social distancing, cloth face coverings, regular cleaning, ventilation, flexible work policies, health screening, and isolating or transporting sick individuals. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of protecting the community through quarantine, screening, and providing support services. It stresses that coordinated efforts between community health workers, volunteers, doctors, and epidemiologists were effective in slowing transmission and reducing fatalities.
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Case Study on The Extent Of The
Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic in Your Own
Community I. Introduction
COVID-19 is highly transmissible and can be spread by
people who do not know they have the disease, risk of transmission within a community can be difficult to determine. Until broad-scale testing is widely implemented or we have a more comprehensive and precise measure of disease burden, states and communities should assume some community transmission or spread is occurring. Individuals need to follow healthy hygiene practices, stay at home when sick, practice physical distancing to lower the risk of disease spread, and use a cloth face covering (with some exceptions) in community settings when physical distancing cannot be maintained. These universal precautions are appropriate regardless of the extent of mitigation needed. Protecting the public’s health is paramount. As communities work to reduce the spread of COVID-19, they are also addressing the economic, social, and secondary health consequences of the disease. State, local, tribal, and territorial officials are best positioned to determine the level of mitigation required. Mitigation strategies should be feasible, practical, and acceptable; they should be tailored to the needs of each community and implemented in a manner that minimizes both morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 and does not create or exacerbate any health disparities. II. Presentation and analysis of the problem and its possible solutions
Barangay Ibabao is a local community in Cordova City,
in o rder to mitigate proper protocols and lessen the cases of COVID 19, below are proposed solutions.
Educate people to stay home when sick or when they have
been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 Teach and reinforce practicing hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette Teach and reinforce the use of cloth face coverings to protect others (if appropriate) Ensure you have accessible sinks and enough supplies that are easily available for people to clean their hands (e.g., soap, hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, and a way to dry hands, such as paper towels or a hand dryer). Post signs or posters and promote messaging about behaviors that prevent spread Regularly clean high-touch surfaces and objects Ensure ventilation systems operate properly and increase circulation of outdoor air Ensure all water systems are safe to use Modify layouts to promote social distance of at least 6 feet between people – especially for persons who do not live together Install physical barriers and guides to support social distancing if appropriate Protect people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 To cope with stress, encourage people to take breaks from the news, take care of their bodies, take time to unwind and connect with others, particularly when they have concerns Maintain awareness of local or state regulations Stagger or rotate scheduling Create static groups or “cohorts” of individuals and avoid mixing between groups Pursue virtual events. Maintain social distancing at any in- person events, and limit group size as much as possible Limit non-essential visitors, volunteers, and activities involving external groups or organizations, especially with those who are not from the local area Encourage telework and virtual meetings if possible Consider options for non-essential travel in accordance with state and local regulations Designate a COVID-19 point of contact Implement flexible and non-punitive leave policies Monitor absenteeism and create a back-up staffing plan Train staff on all safety protocols Consider conducting daily health checks such as temperature screening or symptom checking Encourage those who share the facilities to also adhere to mitigation strategies Put in place communication systems for: o Individuals to self-report COVID-19 symptoms, a positive test for COVID-19, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 o Notifying local health authorities of COVID-19 cases o Notifying individuals (employees, customers, students, etc.) of any COVID-19 exposures while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws Notifying individuals (e.g, employees, customers, students) of any facility closures Prepare to isolate and safely transport those who are sick to their home or to a healthcare facility Encourage individuals who are sick to follow CDC guidance for caring for oneself and others who are sick Notify local health officials of any case of COVID-19 while maintaining confidentiality
III. Conclusion It is important to protect the community from exposure to the infection, all residents in the potential risk areas were encouraged to stay at home, which is an effective way to block the transmission routes. Local community health workers and volunteers, after the specific training, proactively participate in screening the suspicious infections, and help in implementing proper quarantine measures by providing support services, such as driving patients to the mobile hospitals All those activities logistically managed at the community level. At the same time, from medical care side, the medical doctors and nurses worked very hard in the hospitals, to screen the suspected cases, provide medical care for the confirmed cases, and taking emergency response to rescue severe patients to reduce the fatality. While epidemiologists working in centers for disease control and preventions provided the statistical results for the dissemination of epidemiological data correctly, and provide the well-prepared datasets for the decision makers for coordination of necessary resources, and many health workers investigate the suspected contactors for quick medical quarantine of the suspected cases at the community level. IV. Insights/Realizations
Around the world and across the nation our communities are still facing an unprecedented public health crisis. In just a few months scientists and clinicians have learned a lot about COVID-19. As work continues to develop and deliver a vaccine, it is more critical than ever that we band together to stay the course in our fight against this pandemic. “The virus is real and it’s dangerous, but together we can slow the spread and protect the most vulnerable, those we love, and those who are on the front lines. We can make a difference in
our communities if we all work together to follow the
guidance of medical experts. The practical advice for preventing spread hasn’t changed. It begins with wearing your mask. Nearly half of COVID-19 transmissions are traced to people unaware they are infected. If you are carrying COVID-19 without symptoms, a cloth mask will significantly reduce the risk that you will transmit the disease to others. A mask also reminds you not to touch your face. Wash your hands regularly and practice healthy hygiene. Washing your hands with soap and water is most effective. When soap and water aren’t available, correctly using an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you stop the spread of germs. Stay 6 feet apart. The surest way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and those outside your home. Do your best to stay out of crowded spaces, and even with distance, you should always wear your mask. Plus, get a flu shot, as it will be even more important this year. It can not only help keep you healthy, but it can protect those around you who may be at higher risk for complications. It’s natural to feel anxious, stressed, or even fatigued with all the precautions, but by taking these steps you are protecting yourself, your loved ones, and all of us working to keep you safe and healthy. Responding to COVID-19 is a marathon, not a sprint. Each and every day, we have to recommit ourselves to following effective, proven steps that reduce the spread of the virus When we all work together we will turn the tide against this pandemic. We can do this, but only if we do it together — because together we thrive.
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