{"id":98,"date":"2020-10-12T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archive.fhss.sjp.ac.lk\/mentor\/?p=98"},"modified":"2020-10-12T09:00:30","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T09:00:30","slug":"to-all-students-and-staff-of-usj-guidelines-to-handle-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-contact-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archive.fhss.sjp.ac.lk\/mentor\/2020\/10\/12\/to-all-students-and-staff-of-usj-guidelines-to-handle-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-contact-points\/","title":{"rendered":"To All students and staff of USJ \u2013 Guidelines to handle the COVID-19 Pandemic and contact points"},"content":{"rendered":"

IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SICK?<\/b><\/p>\n

These are the most common symptoms of COVID-19. Some people become infected but don\u2019t develop any symptoms and don\u2019t feel unwell.
\n\"\"Having these symptoms doesn\u2019t mean you have COVID-19. However, since these are common symptoms of the COVID-19 infection, for the sake of those close to you, please follow the measures mentioned below. Understand that this is part of your national responsibility.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. DO NOT<\/b>\u00a0leave home\/hostel or the boarding place for any reason other than seeking medical advice.<\/li>\n
  2. If possible, use a\u00a0SEPARATE<\/b>\u00a0room for yourself.<\/li>\n
  3. Always keep a distance of at\u00a0least one meter between yourself and others at home<\/b>\/hostel or the boarding place<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  4. If possible, use a separate washroom. If this is not possible, always wash the taps, doorknobs etc. after use with soap and water.<\/li>\n
  5. Do not encourage visitors to the house \/hostel or the boarding place.<\/li>\n
  6. Frequently wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Ask your family members\/roommates to do the same.<\/li>\n
  7. Use separate cups, plates, towels, bedspreads etc. Wash them separately with soap and water.<\/li>\n
  8. Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the inside of your elbow when coughing and sneezing. Safely dispose of the used tissues.<\/li>\n
  9. Do not reuse face masks and gloves etc. Dispose them in a garbage bin with a lid.<\/li>\n
  10. If you have returned from abroad or associated someone who has COVID-19 or someone suspected of being infected within the past 14 days,\u00a0immediately report to the Public Health Inspector (PHI) or the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of your area<\/b>.\u00a0If you have any of the above symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0OR<\/b><\/h4>\n

    having close-contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patient during the last 14 days prior to onset of symptoms inform the following persons:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • The Dean of your respective Faculty\n
        \n
      • Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: 0777125101<\/li>\n
      • Prof. Laleen Karunanayake, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science: 0718064044<\/li>\n
      • Prof. P.D. Nimal, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce: 0717006713<\/li>\n
      • Prof. Surangi Yasawardene, Dean, Faculty of Medical Science: 0776522822<\/li>\n
      • Prof. M. Pathmalal, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies: 0714463908<\/li>\n
      • Dr. A.H.L.R. Nilmini, Dean, Faculty of Technology: 0718676298<\/li>\n
      • Dr. Chaminda Konthesinghe, Dean Faculty of Engineering: 0702704888<\/li>\n
      • Prof. Sharaine Fernando, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: 0714968219<\/li>\n
      • Mr. A.R.P. Chanaka Udayakumara, Proctor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura: 0773143330<\/li>\n
      • Sr. Prof. Hemantha Kottawatta, Director, Student Welfare: 0718165646<\/li>\n
      • Dr. Gamini Ranasinghe, Warden: 0716163555<\/li>\n
      • Dr. P.N.S. Anuradha, Warden: 0714414068<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        OR CALL<\/b>\u00a0 the relevant Faculty COVID-19 team<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \n
            \n
          • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
            \nVen. Prof. Elamaldeniye Sarananda, Deputy Proctor: 0715440203<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              \n
            1. \n
                \n
              • Faculty of Applied Sciences
                \nDr. Ravindra De Silva, Deputy Proctor: 0777464000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  \n
                1. \n
                    \n
                  • Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
                    \nDr. Ranil Peiris, Deputy Proctor: 0714277466
                    \nProf. S.M. Amarasinghe, Deputy Proctor: 0777216953<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                      \n
                    1. \n
                        \n
                      • Faculty of Medical Sciences
                        \nProf. Surangi Yasawardene, Dean, Faculty of Medical Science: 0776522822
                        \nDr. Rasika Perera, Deputy Proctor: 0714402928
                        \nProf. Shamini Prathapan \u2013 071 4852269
                        \nDr. Thushari Dissanayake \u2013 077 2988221<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                          \n
                        1. \n
                            \n
                          • Faculty of Graduate Studies
                            \nProf. M. Pathmalal, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies: 0714463908<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                              \n
                            1. \n
                                \n
                              • Faculty of Technology
                                \nDr. Rajitha Gunaratne, Deputy Proctor: 0722396963<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                  \n
                                1. \n
                                    \n
                                  • Faculty of Engineering
                                    \nDr. Chamitha De Alwis, Deputy Proctor: 0770116789<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                      \n
                                    1. \n
                                        \n
                                      • Faculty of Allied Health Science
                                        \nProf. Sharaine Fernando, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: 0714968219<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        OR\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        • The University Medical Officer
                                          \nDr. S. De Silva
                                          \nChief Medical Officer
                                          \nMedical Health Centre
                                          \nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
                                          \nTelephone: 0112803199 or 0718184208<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          OR<\/b><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • Dr. Darshani Abeysekera (Consultant Community Physician) \u2013 0718477153<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                              \n
                                            1. Call 1999 hotline for medical and other advice regarding Covid-19.<\/li>\n
                                            2. Call 1990 for ambulance facilities in case of an emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              If you are\u00a0with severe acute pneumonia regardless of travel or contact history as decided by the treating Consultant\u00a0<\/b>are advised to seek medical advice from the nearest Government Hospital immediately.<\/b><\/h4>\n

                                              FAQ<\/b><\/p>\n

                                              HOME QUARANTINING \/ SELF QUARANTINING<\/b>
                                              \n\"\"<\/b><\/p>\n

                                              \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01. What is Home quarantining \/ Self quarantining?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                              \u201cHome quarantining\u201d refers to keeping visibly healthy, possible high-risk contacts separately at non-health care settings.<\/p>\n

                                              \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. Who should be Home quarantined \/ Self quarantined?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                              A person who had maintained close contact with a suspected or diagnosed case of COVID- 19 with in last 14 days<\/p>\n

                                              Measures to be taken in Home quarantining \/ Self quarantining<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • \n
                                                  \n
                                                • Have a separate room allocated for you if possible.<\/li>\n
                                                • Maintain a minimum distance of one meter between you and family members.<\/li>\n
                                                • Use a separate bathroom if possible. If you have to share a bathroom make sure you wash doorknobs, taps, etc with soap and water.<\/li>\n
                                                • Do not encourage visitors.<\/li>\n
                                                • You, as well as others at home, must wash hands frequently and thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds)<\/li>\n
                                                • Do not share plates, cups, glasses, towels and bed sheets. Wash yours separately with soap and water.<\/li>\n
                                                • Always cover your mouth with a disposable tissue or the inside of your elbow while sneezing or coughing. Dispose used tissues securely into a garbage bin with a lid.<\/li>\n
                                                • Dispose of all facemasks and gloves you used securely into a garbage bin with a lid<\/li>\n
                                                • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.<\/li>\n
                                                • Monitor your body temperature by measuring it at least twice a day.<\/li>\n
                                                • If you develop any flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and difficulty in breathing immediately to the Public Health Inspector and\/or the Medical Officer.<\/li>\n
                                                • Contact the Suwaseriya Ambulance service through 1990 to arrange transport to the nearest designated hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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