COVID-19 Health and Hygiene Awareness Sessions in the greater Oudtshoorn and Kannaland area
As part of the district-wide intervention to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, personal hygiene and coronavirus awareness sessions were held in the greater Oudtshoorn and Kannaland areas.
People were informed about the following aspects:
- What the coronavirus is;
- How the virus is spread;
- Symptoms;
- Treatment;
- Prevention;
- Measures that should be in place; as well as
- The importance of hand washing.
The awareness campaign was rolled-out in the form of one-on-one sessions, poster and pamphlet distribution and group sessions. During the sessions, emphasis was placed on proper hand wash techniques and the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The following premises and audiences were reached:
- Municipalities;
- Libraries;
- Community Halls;
- Hospitals;
- Clinics;
- Schools;
- Crèche’s;
- Barbers’ and Hairdressers;
- Food Premises;
- Police Stations and Courts;
- Churches;
- Resorts;
- Old age homes; and
- Public Facilities.
Ongoing sessions and outreaches programmes are schedule for weeks to follow.