TRIUMPHANT

COLLEGE
COVID -19 Staff Training
 Committee Members
1. Elizabeth Kiangi: Chairperson
2. Ruustika Shaanika: Health & Safety Officer
3. Petrus Matias: Health & safety Officer
4. Kizito Macheka: Researcher
5. Collin Madziwo: Public Relation Officer
6. Maycock Hore: Public Relation Officer
7. Elizabeth & Charity: Information Liaison Officers
 TRAINERS
1. Elizabeth Kiangi: Welcome Remarks
2. Kizito Machecha: Introduction
3. Ruustika Shaanika: Health & Hygiene Guidelines
4. Maycock Hore: Implementation by lecturer
5. Collin Madziwo: Students Rules and Psychological Effects
6. Elizabeth & Charity: COVID 19 System
7. Prof. G.E Kiangi Closing Remarks
Agenda
01 INTRODUCTION

02 HEALTH & HYGIENE GUIDLINES

03 IMPLEMENTATION BY LECTURERS

04 COVID-19 SYSTEM

05 CLOSING REMARKS
 INTRODUCTION

• State of emergency: 17 March 2020

• Namibia is under the State of emergency declared by the
President, His Excellency Dr. Hage. Geingob subject to Article
26(1), together with Article 24(1) of the Constitution of Namibia of
.
1990, hereinafter, the Constitution.
• Constitutional values of human dignity, equality and freedom and
other rights are limited and suspended during the State of
emergency which threatens the life of Namibians protected and
preserved under Article 6 of the Constitution.
 INTRODUCTION

• The limitation and suspension as in Article 22(1)(a) of the

Constitution of Namibia is by a law of general application, in line
. with the spirit; purport and objects of the Constitution of Namibia.
• Consequently, COVID 19 is a threat to life of Namibians and its
residents in violation of the right to life, Article 6 of the Constitution.
 WHAT IS COVID-19

COVID – 19 refers to coronavirus, which was first encountered in

November
.
2019. The name Covid-19 was announced on 11 February by the
World Health Organization through the director general, Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus. Coronavirus was first found in China in the city of Huwan.
 Statistics

E M I C
PA N D - 19
COVID

NAMIBIA
Namibia has 25 confirmed cases, 16
recoveries and 0 deaths.(04/06/2020)

Africa has over 152 500 cases and over 4

493 deaths
The world has about 300 000 deaths
to date
 Signs and symptoms of COVID-19

Cough Fever Shortness Of Sore Throat

Breath
The following symptoms may develop in the 14 days after exposure to someone
who has COVID-19 infection
Generally, these infections can cause more severe symptoms in people with
weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions
like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease
 How COVID-19 Is spread

PANDEMIC COVID-19
Spread of COVID-19 is most likely to happen Droplets produced when an infected
when there is close contact (1.5 metres) with person coughs or sneezes containing
an infected person. It is likely that the risk the virus are the main means of
increases the longer someone has close transmission.
contact with an infected person

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How To Prevent An Outbreak
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 How long the virus can survive

How long any respiratory virus survives depend on a number of factors, for
example:

• what surface the virus is on

• whether it is exposed to sunlight
.• differences in temperature and humidity
• exposure to cleaning products
• Under most circumstances, the amount of infectious virus on any
contaminated surfaces is likely to decrease significantly over 72 hours. We
know that similar viruses are transferred to and by people’s hands. Therefore,
regular hand hygiene and cleaning of frequently touched surfaces will help to
reduce the risk of infection
Health and Hygiene Guidelines: Preventing the spread of the infection

• Continue social distancing protocols of at least 1.5 metres between

persons to minimize the potential of spread of the disease within the
communities.
• The public is required to wear public masks every time.
• The public is encouraged to wear gloves.
• Hygiene interventions includes hand washing and sanitizing hands is of
importance.
• Enhance cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces and water access points
twice a day.
• Anyone with symptoms of a dry cough, high fever and shortness of
breath should call the Toll-Free number 061 360 000 or consult a health
facility or community health worker.
• The public is encouraged to stay at home and limit movement

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 Guidance on facemasks

• The use of face masks may be considered when working in closed spaces
with other persons, or when it is not possible to maintain a safe distance
from other people. Such situations may arise not only in the workplace,
but also at client’s premises, when carrying out visits or deliveries, or
. when using public transport.
• Face masks should only be considered as a complementary measure and
not a replacement for established preventive practices, such as physical
distancing, cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene and avoiding face
touching.
 Guidance on facemasks
• It is essential that workers use face masks properly so that they are effective and
safe.
• It should fit properly, completely covering the face from bridge of nose to chin.
• Clean hands properly before putting the face mask on or taking it off.
• Only touch the cord or elastic at the back of the face mask when removing it, not the
front.
• If the face mask is disposable, be sure to do so safely in a proper container.
•. If reusable, wash the face mask as soon as possible after use with detergent at 600C.
• The best way to reduce any risk of infection is good hygiene and avoiding direct or
close contact (closer than 1.5 metres) with any potentially infected person. Any
worker who deals with members of the public from behind a screen should be
protected from airborne particles.
 When individuals in the workplace have had contact
with a confirmed case of COVID-19

• If a confirmed case is identified in your workplace, the designated public

health services will provide advice to:
• Any worker that has been in close face-to-face or touching contact
• Anyone who has spent any length of time with the worker while he or
.
she was symptomatic
• Anyone who has cleaned up any bodily fluids
• Close friendship groups or workgroups
• Any worker living in the same household as a confirmed case
 When individuals in the workplace have had contact
with a confirmed case of COVID-19

• Contacts are not considered cases and if they are feeling well, they are
very unlikely to have spread the infection to others:
• Those who have had close contact will be asked to self-isolate at home
for 14 days from the last time they had contact with the confirmed case.
. They will be actively followed up by the designated public health
services
• if they develop new symptoms, or their existing symptoms worsen
within the 14-day observation period, they should call the designated
public health services for reassessment
 When individuals in the workplace have had contact
with a confirmed case of COVID-19
• If they are unwell at any time within their 14-day observation period and they
test positive for COVID-19 they will become a confirmed case and will be
treated for the infection. If testing is not available, but the symptoms are
consistent with COVID-19, they may nonetheless be considered as a
confirmed case.
•. Staff who have not had close contact with the original confirmed case do not
need to take any precautions other than monitoring their health for symptoms
and can continue to attend work.
• A confirmed case of COVID-19 in the workplace will cause anxiety among co-
workers and some may become stressed. Clear communication is important,
directing workers to reliable sources of information about COVID-19.
Managers should be supportive and understanding and as far as possible
flexible on work arrangements.
 Student Rules on COVID-19 Mitigation

Continue social distancing protocols of at least 1.5 meters between persons to

minimize the potential of spread of the disease within the Campus.
. The Students required to wear public masks every time (The face mask cover is
not a substitute for social distancing)
 The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
 The Students are encouraged to wear gloves.
 Student Rules on COVID-19 Mitigation

 You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
 Hygiene interventions includes hand washing and sanitizing hands is of
importance
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
 Enhancecleaninganddisinfectingofsurfacesandwateraccesspointstwiceaday.
.

 Anyone with symptoms of a dry cough, high fever and shortness of breath should call
the Toll-Freenumber061360000orconsultahealthfacilityorcommunityhealthworker.
 The Students are encouraged to stay at home and limit movement
 Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
 Student Rules on COVID-19 Mitigation

 The use of facemasks maybe considered when working in closed spaces with
other persons, or when it is not possible to maintain a safe distance from other
people . Such situations may arise not only in the Class or Computer Labs, but
.
also around college premises.
 
 Facemasks should only be considered as a complementary measure and not a
replacement for established preventive practices ,such as physical distancing,
cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene and avoiding face touching.
 Student Rules on COVID-19 Mitigation
Cover coughs and sneezes
 If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering,
remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
. Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If
soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer
that contains at least 70% alcohol.
For more Information Please connect:
The Office of the Dean of Students. (Mr Simasiku)
 PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• COVID – 19 causes mental pain, despair and hopelessness. The organization has a 360
degrees open door policy for the purpose of easy communication. Employees and students
.
are advised to contact the COVID 19 committee when in a state of hopelessness:
 PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATING REGULATIONS ABOVE

• Violating the above regulations is a punishable offence. The penalty for

.
violating the regulations is a spot fine of N$2,000 or arrest as in
Guidelines for Stage 2 under State of Emergency p3.
 CONTACT DETAILS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Name Responsibilities Contact Details

Elizabeth Kiangi Chairperson 081 129 2094
Ruutsika Shaanika Secretary/Health and Safety Officer 081 293 2842
Elizabeth
.
Veiko Information Liason Officer 081 293 2842
Charity Chufama Information Liason Officer 081 688 7093
Kizito Macheka Researcher 081 6345 871
Petrus Matias Health and Safety Officer 081 688 7093
Collen Madziwo Public Relations Officer 081 279 8404
THANK YOU
VOTE OF THANKS
PROF. G. E KIANGI
COVID-19
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