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UGCs Advisory for Universities and Colleges – Novel Corona Virus (COVID 19)

UGCs Advisory

Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare and Joint Secretary (HE), MHRD has issued advisory for universities and colleges regarding preventive measures to be taken to combat the threat of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as some cases of the virus have been reported in the country. Towards this, a coordinated and collective effort in a mission mode is needed, therefore all universities and their affiliated colleges are requested to take necessary precautions and follow the advisory given below to help in prevention/reduction of the transmission of the virus.

Universities and Colleges are advised to:

Hand hygiene: Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap & water or use alcohol based hand sanitizer, even when hands are visibly clean.

Respiratory hygiene: Everyone should cover their mouth with a tissue handkerchief (or their sleeve if there are no tissues available) when they cough or sneeze and wash their hands afterwards.

Frequently touched surfaces — door knobs, switches, desktops, hand railings etc, should be disinfected.

Mental Health & Well Being of Students during and after COVID-19 break

The University Grants Commission has been issuing regular advisories requesting HEIs to take all possible preventive and precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of students, whether on campus in hostels or outside, as we confront the COVID-19 outbreak. During the period of national lockdown, it is equally important to address any kind of mental health and psychosocial concerns of the student community during and after COVID-19.

Therefore, in order to reassure the student community to avoid any kind of stress or panic in the prevailing situation vis-a-vis their studies, health and related issues, Universities and Colleges are requested to take the following measures for the mental health, psychosocial aspects and well-being of the students:

Courtesy: UGC

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