Novel Corona Virus (Covid 19) and Preventive Measures at ECSU
Ever since one individual was found infected with the virus in the country, different measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus in the country. One of the measures taken by Ministry of Science and Higher Education was to temporarily suspend the teaching learning process in all educational institutions in the country. To effect the decision of the Ministry, Ethiopian Civil Service University established Corona Virus Prevention Command Post. The command post was tasked with educating the University community on prevention mechanisms through print and electronic medium including the University`s FM 100.5.
In line with the decision of the Ministry, University Management also decided to purchase different hygiene and sanitation materials to be distributed to the students and the University community. Around Eight washing stations are established in different places of the University. Brochures and different posters that teach the community about the COVID 19 containment measures (washing hands, keeping physical distances and using sanitizers properly and consistently) are frequently produced and distributed to the University Community.
The University has also prepared transportations to the students to go to their respective residential places. To minimize the close contacts between the University employees, about 81% of the employees are decided to stay and work from home. As Prime Minister Abiy Said social distancing is one of the critical ways that we can stop the spread of COVID 19. He urged all to strictly adhere to distancing measures in whichever environment we find ourselves. So on behalf of the Corona prevention Task Force, we would like to consistently follow what the Ministry of Health and Institute of Public health set for the prevention of the disease.
Measures taken in the University to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 Virus.