Abstract

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is exacting a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and societies across the world [1]. Furthermore, the pandemic has changed the lives of individuals, families, communities and societies globally (Inter-Agency Standing Committee; 2020). The protection of students, staff and educational facilities is particularly important during Covid-19 pandemic [2]. According to the Centre for Health protection [3]

Highlights

  • The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is exacting a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and societies across the world [1]

  • The idea to develop the sets of recommendations was necessitated by the fact that there were no sets of recommendations for the staff and students at the Malawian College to guide them during the Covid-19 pandemic

  • The recommendations aim to enhance Covid-19 safety and precautionary measures. They were developed for staff and students at a Malawian College of Health Sciences

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Introduction

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is exacting a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and societies across the world [1]. The protection of students, staff and educational facilities is important during Covid-19 pandemic [2]. According to the Centre for Health protection [3], schools/ colleges need to develop precautionary measures to minimize the risk of contracting and spreading Covid-19 after class resumption. Safety measures taken by schools/colleges can prevent the entry and spread of Covid 19 by students and staff who may have been exposed to the virus [1]. As of 24th March 2020, confirmed global COVID 19 incidences were 39827, with a reported death toll of 1722. Sets of recommendations for staff and students at a Malawian College of Health Sciences was developed as a precautionary measure to protect them from the Covid-19 pandemic. The sets of recommendations shall provide guidance on how staff and students should protect themselves from Covid-19 pandemic [6]

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