Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges And Responses Of Psychologists From India by Leister Sam S. Manickam - HTML preview

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Recommended outline for public education on COVID-19 and PWIDD

A. Format

• Must contain single-line statements;
• Write-up or audio/video must be short and simple;
• Content must directly address the receiver;
• Must be colorful, illustrated, readable, and attractive;

B. Content

• What is the coronavirus?

o It is a new illness spreading around the world.

• Where does it come from?

o Someone who already has it

• How does it come?

o When they cough or sneeze the germs get into the air on you and on things

o Then they get into your body through mouth nose or your eyes.

• What happens if you have it?

o Will have a cough, sore throat, fever, and shortness of breath.

• What should be done then?

o Every cough or fever need not be corona.

o Most people with coronavirus will feel unwell.

o But not everyone needs to go to the hospital.

o Some will have to go to the hospital.

• How does the virus spread?

o Through the air from a cough or a sneeze

o If you touch the things that someone with the virus has touched

o It can go from your hands into your body when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.

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