Nazerke Bizhanova, a tutor in zoology and a PhD-student at the Department of Biodiversity and Bioresources of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, in March 2020, conducted an educational event via Zoom with first-year students of the educational program "6B05102-Biology".

The theme of the educational event was devoted to measures taken during the pandemic of the coronavirus infection COVID-19.

The aim of the event was to form the concept of proper hygiene among students for protection against infectious diseases, the correct and efficient use of time during quarantine.

In the first part of the educational hour, Nazerke Bizhanova spoke about the basic precautions for protection against a new coronavirus infection:

• ·       Washing hands regularly;
• ·       Staying away from crowded places;
• ·       Following the rules of respiratory hygiene;
• ·       In case of fever, coughing and difficulty breathing, seeking medical help as soon as possible – and under no circumstances feeling afraid or embarrassed for this;
• ·      

Further, she showed what hygiene products they need to have with you and at home, and how to wear and remove masks, told them in which cases they should and should not wear masks etc.

In conclusion, a discussion was held on how to properly use your time during quarantine, issues of self-development, time management, motivation, as well as current environmental problems and how to solve them.

The event, in which 12 people participated, was exceedingly fruitful.

P.S. Dear readers, stay at home, follow hygiene measures, be patient, correctly allocate your time and engage in self-development – read, draw, communicate with close ones. Exercise regularly and stay healthy!

Best wishes,

Department of Biodiversity and Bioresources

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