ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus (20feb28)

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ROJ - ROJoson; OCIL - Online Collaborative and Interactive Learning; OLETE - Online Learning cum Evaluation and Test Exercise. This ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus is intended mainly for the lay people (public) but health care professionals, particularly the non-infectious disease specialists, can also participate. See learning plan at https://sites.google.com/site/rojocilcoipublic/roj-ocil-olete-on-novel-coronavirus

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Basically, OLETE is an online test and/or exercise that has for its objectives the simultaneous promotion of learning and evaluation of the learners or students. Between the two objectives, promotion of learning is intended to be more important in my design for the OLETE. The evaluation is intended to be more of a self-evaluation of the student to reinforce his learning. Although the teacher-facilitator can use the OLETE to evaluate the pretest competency status (as will be reflected in the first attempt) and achievement in the subsequent attempts of the students, it is not the intention in the design of the OLETE to identify which students to flank or which to recognize. The goal is that all the students get the perfect score at the end of the OLETE which in turn assumes that they all have achieved the learning objectives using the test and/or exercise as the evaluation tool.

Instructions: For full learning, if you don't get a 100% score on the first take, please repeat taking the OLETE until you get a perfect score. There is no limit to the number of taking this OLETE. The gauge of full learning is to get a 100% score on this OLETE. This is the essence of OLETE.

DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER: I started to develop this ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus in January 29, 2020 to jump start my formal Patient Empowerment Program (starting 2020) or ROJ-OCIL-COI-Public. I started with this topic because of the current and increasing alarm and fear among the Filipinos on what to do in the face of COVID-19 outbreak. I was initially hesitant to complete and launch this ROJ-OCIL-OLETE as there are so many controversies and uncertainties going on in COVID-19. Today, February 28, 2020, I finally decided to complete and launch it to catch its timeliness (fear of COVID-19 outbreak may be waning) and not to say usefulness (if useful to the public - only those who will take this ROJ-OCIL-OLETE will be the judge on this). This ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus is my personal TPORs (Thoughts, Perceptions, Opinions and Recommendations) which I will use to advise and teach my patients and friends when they ask me about COVID-19. I will use this to EMPOWER them. My TPORs may change overtime. They may be disputed (I welcome comments and criticisms though). However, for the moment, I will ensure that my ROJ-OCIL-OLETE will be useful to my patients and friends even just for a few days or weeks or months. My target is at least 30 patients and friends will take this ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus and be EMPOWERED by it. Dr. Reynaldo O. Joson - 20feb28

Learning objectives and contents of ROJ-OCIL (Online Collaborative and Interactive Learning) - OLETE (Online Learning cum Evaluation Test Exercise) on Novel Coronavirus: 1) What is the fuss about Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 at present (January to February 2020 to March 2020)? 2) What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection? 3) How is it acquired? 4). How can it be prevented? 5) How to manage oneself when suspected to be infected with Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19?

Novel Coronavirus

NAME (Surname, First Name, Middle Name) *

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Date of OLETE *

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Contact number (cellphone and/or landline) *

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Learning Objective 1: What is the fuss about Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 at present (January to February 2020 to March 2020)?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared infection with Novel Coronavirus as an International or global public health emergency on January 30, 2020 when the Novel Coronavirus outbreak has spread beyond China. *

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True

False

The World Health Organization (WHO) made the declaration of international public health emergency because of fears that the Novel Coronavirus though occurring mainly in China may reach countries with weak health care systems where it could run amok, potentially infecting millions of people and killing thousands. *

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True

False

There is now (January to February 2020 up to when nobody knows) worldwide concern on the infection with Novel Coronavirus, including the Philippines. *

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True

False

As of March 10, 2020, World Health Organization Novel Coronavirus RISK ASSESSMENT: *

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China - Very High

Regional Level - Very High

Global Level - Very High

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As of March 10, 2020, there are more than 80,000 confirmed cases and more than 3000 deaths in China. *

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True

False

As of March 10, 2020. there are more than 100 countries outside China with confirmed cases, with more than 32,000 confirmed cases and 800 deaths. *

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True

False

With many tourists coming from China, some from Wuhan before the imposition of travel bans by the Philippines on February 2, 2020, the Filipinos are concerned with being infected with the Novel Coronavirus. *

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True

False

As of March 11, 2020, there are 33 confirmed cases and one death (Chinese tourist) secondary the Novel Coronavirus infection in the Philippines. *

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True

False

The Philippines was the first country in the entire world that recorded the first Novel-Coronavirus-death outside China. *

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True

False

The reactions of Filipinos have been mainly of fear and panic-buying of masks and alcohol. *

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True

False

There are a lot of fake news and unscientific information circulating in the social media that have caused many Filipinos to panic over the Novel Coronarvirus infection. *

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True

False

There are a lot of things the scientists and physicians still don't know about the Novel Coronavirus as it is new and still evolving. *

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True

False

The best sources of information to guide Filipinos on what to do with the Novel Coronavirus are those from the World Health Organization and Department of Health of the Philippines. *

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True

False

The best strategy against Novel Coronavirus is for all Filipinos to be armed with adequate knowledge and skills and proper attitude on how to avoid the infection and how to manage themselves when suspected to be unavoidably infected. *

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True

False

Learning Objective 2: What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection?

The current and official name as of February 14, 2020 of the infection caused the Novel Coronavirus is COVID-19. *

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True

False

What does COVID-19 mean or stand for? *

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CO - corona

VI - virus

D - Disease

19 - 2019 (discovered in 2019)

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The previous names of COVID-19 consist of the following: *

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Wuhan virus

Coranavirus disease 2019

nCOV

2019 novel coronavirus

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The following are valid statements on COVID-19 infection: *

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COVID-19 is a viral illness affecting human beings that started in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

COVID-19 is a virus infection in which antibiotics are of no use against it.

COVID-19 is theorized to have originated in a food market in Wuhan, China, where exotic animals are being sold and eaten.

COVID-19 is theorized to have originated from bats causing animal to human transmission.

COVID-19 is called novel coronavirus because it is infection caused by a new coronavirus never encountered before.

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COVID-19 is called novel coronavirus because it is infection caused by a new coronavirus never encountered before. *

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True

False

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. *

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True

False

Other coronaviruses that have caused infection outbreaks in human beings before are the Systemic Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) in 2003 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) in 2012. *

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True

False

SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. *

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True

False

The following are valid statements on SARS, MERS-CoV and COVID-19: *

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SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), a serious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. It was first discovered in China in 2002 and spread around the world. There have been no new cases reported anywhere in world since 2004.

MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), a severe respiratory illness discovered in Saudi Arabia in 2012. The illness has spread to 27 countries. All cases have been linked to travel or residence in or around the Arabian Peninsula.

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). It was discovered in late 2019 in Wuhan City, in the Hubei Province of China. Most infections have occurred in China or are related to travel from Hubei Province.

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The following are valid statements on the course of COVID-19: *

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Persons infected with COVID-19 usually manifest illness that ranges from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.

Earlier symptoms usually include fever, cough, and other symptoms similar to those of flu like sneezing and running nose and body fatigue.

Later symptoms that may indicate more serious illness setting in include shortness of breath or difficulty of breathing for which pneumonia should be considered.

Other complications may occur such as kidney dysfunction and death.

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The symptoms of COVID-19 are very similar to those of influenza or flu. *

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True

False

One strongly suspects COVID-19 only when there is a history of recent travel to country or community with COVID-19 outbreak like Wuhan, China, or when there is a history of contact with a patient with COVID-19. *

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True

False

Patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 are those persons with at least the following criteria: *

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history of exposure - travel to China, particularly Wuhan or any community with COVID-19 outbreak or history of contact with a confirmed patient with COVID-19

presence of fever and respiratory symptoms

onset of the symptoms within 14 days from exposure to COVID-19

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All patients under investigation will undergo laboratory testing for COVID-19. *

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True

False

Patients under monitoring (PUM) for COVID-19 are those persons with history of exposure (travel to China, particularly Wuhan or any community with COVID-19 outbreak or history of contact with a confirmed patient with COVID-19 but without symptoms. *

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True

False

Confirmed cases are those tested positive for COVID-19. *

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True

False

A definite diagnosis of COVID-19 is gotten only when blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions from the nose or back of throat samples are submitted to a testing facility and confirms the presence of the viral material or antibodies that respond to the virus. *

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True

False

There’s currently no treatment specifically approved for the 2019 coronavirus although treatments and vaccines are currently under study. Instead, treatment focuses on managing symptoms as the viral infection runs its course. *

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True

False

The death rate or fatality rate for COVID-19 at present (February 2020) is reported to be 2% in China (this figure may change in the future). It should be lower for those outside China. *

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True

False

The death rate for SARS in 2003 was about 10%. *

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True

False

The death rate or fatality rate for COVID-19 is higher for the elderly patients and those with prior medical conditions. *

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True

False

Learning Objective 3: How is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection acquired?

Coronaviruses are zoonotic. This means they first develop in animals before developing in humans. *

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True

False

For the virus to pass from animal to humans, a person has to come into close contact with an animal that carries the infection. *

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True

False

Once the virus develops in people, coronaviruses can be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets (saliva or mucus carried in the air for up to 6 feet). *

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True

False

Respiratory droplets is a technical name for the wet stuff that moves through the air when you cough or sneeze. *

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True

False

The viral material hangs out in these droplets and can be breathed into the respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs) of another person leading to spread of the viral infection. *

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True

False

The viral infection can also occur if the contaminated droplets land directly in the eyes, nose or mouth of a person. *

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True

False

Droplets generally travel between 3 to 6 feet and land on surfaces or objects including tables, doorknobs and telephones. *

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True

False

The virus infection can occur if persons touch the contaminated objects with their hands and then touch their eyes, nose and mouth. *

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True

False

Older adults and those with chronic medical conditions seem to be especially susceptible to the COVID-19. Thus, host immunity or resistance is an important contributory factor to virus infection. *

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True

False

Learning Objective 4: How can Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection be prevented?

Foremost strategy to prevent being infected with COVID-19 is to avoid exposure - exposure to people with confirmed COVID-19; exposure to plenty of people with confirmed COVID-19; exposure in a community with COVID outbreak. Do not go near. Stay away. *

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True

False

If one cannot avoid being exposed to people with confirmed COVID-19, such as health personnel and relatives taking care of COVID-19 patients, one should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) - protective clothing, goggles, gloves or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from infection. *

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True

False

DOH advisories on the use of mask (February 2020): *

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People in good health do not need to use face mask.

Use of surgical face mask is only recommended for: Persons caring for the sick

Use of surgical face mask is only recommended for: Persons with respiratory infection / symptoms: coughing, sneezing and/or have fever

Use of surgical face mask is only recommended for: Healthcare and other frontline workers

N95 masks must be reserved for healthcare and other frontline workers

N95 masks - Attending to patients with respiratory infection / symptoms (cough, cold) or patients under investigation

N95 masks - Entering rooms of persons under investigation or confirmed nCoV patients to provide care or clean / disinfect the environment, or obtain clinical specimens (note: with complete personal protective equipment)

N95 masks - Handling clinical specimens, soiled medical supplies or equipment or come in contact with potentially contaminated environmental surfaces.

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ROJoson's personal recommendation for all people is to always have at least a surgical face mask on hand ready to wear when needed even when there is no outbreak of COVID-19 in the community. Reasons include at least the following: *

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There are still a lot of people with cough or colds who don't wear face masks as part of a social etiquette.

Once these people are encountered, one may bring out and put on the surgical face mask to protect oneself from inhaling possible infected respiratory droplets.

This practice is applicable not only for COVID-19 but also to other types of respiratory infections such as influenza and common colds.

Required

To avoid being infected from contaminated objects and people, practice personal sanitary hygiene by: *

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avoiding touching potentially contaminated objects and people

regularly disinfecting surfaces or objects that may be contaminated

regular hand washing even just with soap and water

avoiding touching one's eyes, nose and mouth with contaminated hands

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Another strategy to avoid succumbing to COVID-19 infection is to keep one's host immunity or resistance as optimal as possible. This can be promoted by healthy lifestyle - healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, etc. *

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True

False

Learning Objective 5: How to manage oneself when suspected to be infected with Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19?

High probability of being infected with COVID-19 is when the following parameters are present: *

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Presence of least fever and respiratory symptoms (such as cough and/or breathing difficulty)

Exposure to a community with COVID-19 outbreak, to plenty of people with confirmed COVID-19 infection, and /or to a person with a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Presence of a COVID-19 outbreak in certain communities that may cause a spread to one's community

Required

Low probability of being infected with COVID-19 is when the following parameters are present: *

1 point

Presence of least fever and respiratory symptoms (such as cough and/or breathing difficulty)

NO exposure to a community with COVID-19 outbreak, to plenty of people with confirmed COVID-19 infection, and /or to a person with a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Presence of a COVID-19 outbreak in certain but distant communities that may cause a spread to one's community

Required

Very low probability of being infected with COVID-19 is when the following parameters are present: *

1 point

Presence of least fever and respiratory symptoms (such as cough and/or breathing difficulty)

NO COVID-19 outbreak in certain communities that may cause a spread to one's community

NO exposure to a person with a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Required

Quarantine in residence can be done in the following based on probability of infection with COVID-19: *

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Very low probability

Low probability

High probability

Confirmed

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Quarantine in hospital or gov’t- provided facility is recommended to be done in the following based on probability of infection with COVID-19: *

1 point

Very low probability

Low probability

High probability

Confirmed

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Isolation in hospital or gov’t-provided facility is recommended to be done in the following based on probability of infection with COVID-19: *

1 point

Very low probability

Low probability

High probability

Confirmed

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Immediate actions to take when one is suspected to be infected with COVID-19: *

1 point

stay home right away and do a self-quarantine for at least two weeks

Have utmost physical and mental rest at home

Eat healthy diet

Drink enough water to have adequate hydration

Do a little exercise like walking and stretching-flexing exercise in one's room as able

Do light and non-strenuous activities at home like reading, writing, and computering to ward off boredom

Practice sanitary hygiene

When need to cough or sneeze or to clean runny nose, use clean tissue papers and discard soiled tissues appropriately and safely

Distance oneself from other members of the household

Wear mask when need to interact with members of the household

Ask members of the household to wear mask also during interaction

Required

If there is progression of symptoms or breathing difficulty, call a doctor (should have a family doctor or know a doctor or at best, know an infection disease specialist) and arrange for a hospitalization (where and how to facilitate admission without unduly putting other people at risk). *

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True

False

Laboratory tests are used to confirm if one is really infected with COVID-19 using special test kits. Samples of testing can include a swab from the nose or throat; nasal aspirate; tracheal aspirate; sputum; and blood. *

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True

False

If one is confirmed to be positive for Covid-19, one is usually treated accordingly in a hospital by staff with personal protective equipment (PPE). *

1 point

True

False

There’s currently no specific antiviral treatment specifically approved for the COVID-19 although treatments and vaccines are currently under study. Instead, treatment focuses on managing symptoms (supportive treatment) as the COVID-19 infection runs its course. *

1 point

True

False

Treatment is supportive, which may include the following: *

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giving fluids

medicine to reduce fever

in severe cases, supplemental oxygen

people who become critically ill from COVID-19 may need a respirator to help them breathe.

bacterial infection can complicate this viral infection. Patients may require antibiotics in cases of bacterial pneumonia.

Required

There’s no evidence that supplements, such as vitamin C or probiotics will help speed recovery. *

1 point

True

False

Aside from the supportive treatment given to patients with COVID-19, one should hope (and pray) for recovery soon. *

1 point

True

False

ROJ-OCIL-OLETE for COVID-19 - Learning Expectations

With the ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus, I am expected to learn at least the following: *

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What is the fuss about Novel Coronavirus pr COVID-19 at present (January - February 2020)?

What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection?

How is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection acquired?

How can Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 infection be prevented?

How to manage oneself when suspected to be infected with Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19?

Required

After getting a perfect score in the ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus, I am now more confident to deal with Novel Coronavirus for I have acquired the minimum essential knowledge, attitude and skills - enough not to panic; enough to prevent it; enough to know how to manage oneself when suspected to be infected. *

1 point

True

False

After getting a perfect score in the ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus, I am now empowered to do at least the following: *

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To prevent being infected with Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

If infection is not avoided, to know how to manage oneself (what to do).

To teach my other significant others on how to prevent being infected with Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19.

To teach my other significant others on what to do when suspected to be infected with the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

Required

Feedback, comments and suggestions on ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Novel Coronavirus (Although there is no point assigned to this question, it is one of the requirements to pass the OLETE. Thank you.) *

Thank you for taking this OLETE. For full learning, if you don't get a 100% score on the first take, please repeat taking the OLETE until you get a perfect score. There is no limit to the number of taking this OLETE. The gauge of full learning is to get a 100% score on this OLETE. This is the essence of OLETE. For any query, email : rojosonocil@gmail.com or text 09188040304.

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