Course overview



Objectives

 

At the end of this course you should be able to:  

    

  • Be able to describe the epidemiological features of COVID 19 outbreaks and recognize the public health significance of such outbreaks.

  • Be aware of the basic molecular biology and ecology of the causative agent (SARS-2-CoV virus).  

  • Be able to identify how the SARS-2-CoV virus is transmitted and the main risk factors for transmission..

  • Be able to recognize and diagnose cases of COVID 19.

  • Be able to understand and apply the principles of Infection, Prevention, and Control (IPC) of infectious diseases in the context of COVID 19 outbreaks and understand the critical challenges for Prevention and Control.  

 




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