CUP holds awareness lecture on Covid-19

Tribune News Service

Bathinda, March 11

The Central University of Punjab (CUP) organised fourth awareness lecture in the last 10 days to spread awareness about ‘protective measures against coronavirus’ to sensitise students and faculty members regarding the prevention and symptoms of the virus.

The keynote speakers of the lecture were Dr Jaswinder Sharma and Dr Gunbir Pal Singh. Both speakers were from the Civil Hospital, Bathinda. Students from different departments attended the lecture.

Dr Antriksh Gupta, Medical Officer, welcomed the guests and introduced the programme theme. He informed that the CUP had organised three lectures in the last 10 days and this was the fourth lecture to spread awareness about protective measures against coronavirus and preventing its spread in communities.

Dr Jaswinder said, “The coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, was first identified in Wuhan, China. This virus spreads mainly between person to person through close contact and through respiratory droplets produced when infected person coughs or sneezes. More than 1 lakh cases have been diagnosed worldwide with this virus and more than 80 countries, including India, have been affected worldwide with the outbreak of this virus. Public should not get panic and must be aware of the causes and preventive measures to stay protected from this virus.”

Dr Gunbir said, “Symptoms of coronavirus are fever, cough and shortness of breath. There is currently no vaccine or anti-virus treatment available for this problem. Some of the protected measures recommended by experts to stay safe from this virus are clean your hands regularly, avoid close contact with people who are sick, cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow, avoid handshake, wear a facemask if you are sick, clean frequently touched surfaces tables and doorknobs.”

Professor VK Garg, Dean, Student Welfare, appreciated the efforts of Civil Hospital team and university health centre in spreading awareness regarding coronavirus.

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