The Challenges in Early Detection of COVID-19 during Rain Seasons in Rwanda: Recommendation for Health Assessment Training and Occupation Hygiene Education

Abstract

Rwanda was among the first African country that ordered school closures from March 16, 2020, leading to a long period of delay in reopening of primary, secondary schools and universities. As part of the effort to restore public and private activities suspended and easy lockdown, schools across the country, have reopened since October 12, 2020. Therefore, as schools will reopen their activities, there is health guidelines developed by government of Rwanda to be adopted by all schools to ensure that all Rwandan children and youth are safe. However, there are common symptoms that COVID-19 pandemic share with the flu, Malaria and seasonal allergies in Rwanda presenting challenges for early identification, isolation and treatment. In addition, occupational hygiene education may also help students to avoid spreading not only COVID-19 but also other diseases. The study aims to recommend assessment in case of suspects and occupational hygiene education in schools.