With the scarcity of hand sanitizers becoming a challenge in fighting Covid-19, many educational institution in the city has started making sanitizers on their own for use with in the campus, Henry Baker College had also distributed sanitizers on 20th march 2020 to public.  Using ethanol or isopropanol in their laboratories institutes have taken the initiative after the state health department launched break the chain campaign envisages promotion of hygiene habits and mandatory hand-washing at public places, offices and institutions.With the scarcity of hand sanitizers becoming a challeng

Provided an online tutorial of sewing face masks by our student Snehamol James, which was published on 17th April 2020. The making of the mask was effective and it can be easily made, reusable and washable. The video holds a viewership of 303 views on Youtube. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsMbEERGrVQ  

Organised a Virtual Interview with Dr. Anna Cherian, Andhra Pradesh on 4thApril 2020 by using Zoom Cloud Application. The interviewer AshmithaIssac of Second B.Com collected information’s from the Doctor and explored more about the symptoms and precautions about this deadly disease. It holds a viewership of 574 views on YouTube. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6HQMh-TWmg  

Under the guidance of Covid Cell, Eight students from various Departments of our College made a Virtual Short Film ‘Sargadhwani’ on 24th April 2020. This short film provided valuable and creative suggestions for Students and Teachers to engage in various activities during Lockdown Period. It holds a viewership of more than 1K views on YouTube. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CwRbSys6qU

Scheduled an Online Competition ‘Athijeevanam’, where Students, Teachers and Non-Teaching Staffs actively participated on different challenges given. The competition explored the creative talents of participants on Writing, Drawing, Painting, Cooking and other skills. The programme was successful with 64 entries and the result was publishedthrough Online by the Principal.

Covid Cell Conducted an Online Quiz Competition on 10th May 2020, for creating awareness and prevention of COVID-19. About 568 participants attemptedin competition and received vast participation across the country and abroad.The online quiz had no registration fee. Alink was given to participate in this knowledgeable event and E-certificate was issued to the winners on their email.

Hand sanitisers manufactured by the cell were handed over by Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S Principal, Henry Baker College, Melukavu to Sri. Lebimon, Sub Inspector of Police, Melukavu and to Smt. Shimi Sissy Paul, Principal, CMS HS, Melukavu.

HAND WASHING PRACTICES Hand washing training is the cheapest and most easily adopted way to prevent the spread of covid19 worldwide. Hand washing can help maintain good health and prevent the virus from spreading to more people.  Handwashing is possible as the virus can be spread through water sources, bathrooms, door handles and wash basins etc. that we use regularly. It is essential that all educational institutions adopt important public health safety standards, including water and sanitation, in their infrastructure in preparation for Cocid-19 pandemic. As part of the prevention of t

SPECIAL QUARANTINE ROOMS ROOM FOR STUDENTS As per the guidelines of the Union Ministry of Health and the Mahatma Gandhi University for conducting safe examinations during pandemic, special quarantine rooms have been set up for students coming from containment zones, Hotspot area or quarantine. This classroom is equipped with water, sanitizer and additional masks for children.  Only one teacher enters the classroom and leads the exams in compliance with all safety standards. This room is disinfected with sanitizer as soon as the exams are over.

NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT (Non- Contact Digital Temperature Gun) When colleges were required to remain open during the pandemic, used non-contact temperature assessment equipment as part of a preliminary inspection of entry points to identify and test people with elevated temperatures. We aware that temperature assessment may have a significant effect on reducing the spread of corona virus. This test can identify an infected person to some extent. Thermal imaging systems and non-contact infrared thermometers, which are non-contact temperature assessment devices, can be used to measur

FOOD DISTRIBUTION  Covid Cell ensured no one goes hungry during the pandemic and the several resultant lockdowns. For being an educational institution, Henry Baker College put an initiative to ensure food for all through the cell.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE INFORMATION REGARDING COVID ON NOTICE BOARD OF THE COLLEGE   The protection of children and the smooth functioning of educational institutions is one of the most important things in the present time. It is also imperative that precautions be taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the working arrangements of the College. Just as students, teachers and staff are not isolated from the coronavirus, it is important to take precautions to prevent others from spreading the virus. It is essential to inform everyone who comes to any institution that there is no race, disab

DISINFECTION OF CLASS ROOMS The institution has many tools that teachers, students and college staff are always in touch with. Studies have shown that the coronavirus can survive for days on some of these highly specialized devices. As we use these devices on a daily basis, the coronavirus may spread to anyone and spread to more people through contact. All the following equipment has been disinfected with the help of sanitiser to prevent the spread of the disease to anyone coming to the college. The following is a list of disinfected devices Door handles and knobs Desks and chairs

APPRECIATION OF MEDIA  FOR THE COVID CELL ACTIVITIES  Newspaper : Malayala Manorama Translated version : “Sanitizers and Masks manufactured by the Covid Cell of Henry Baker College were distributed by the college Principal Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S to Smt. Shimi Sissy Paul (Principal, CMS Higher Secondary School,Melukavu). Prof. Justin Jose, Jacob Mammen, P.A Shiju were also present.”

PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY FIREFORCE DEPARTMENT BEFORE  CONDUCTING  EXAMINATION  AT  COLLEGE During the lockdown period in Kerala, Department of Fire and Rescue Services and Health Department on 29th may 2020 sprayed disinfectant on college premises before the examination to ensure safety for students.  As incidence of fire outbreak and other accidents have come down during the lockdown, the service of the rescue wing is fully available for Covid-19-related work across the state.

Lessons of past pandemics show that the second wave of any pandemic is a norm, and we cannot let our guard down at any stage. Communicating with the masses becomes very important in such a situation. Covid Cell has the responsibility to tell people in simple ways that will appeal to them psychologically. Our target is to reach out to the grassroots and focus on things that are relevant. Principal Dr Gireesh Kumar GS launched the Vaccination Awareness Campaign on 6 April 2021 at Henry Baker Jr. Memorial Hall, Melukavu with the presence of  Panchayath President Sri. Benjamin

As part of the campaign and Covid Cell, Our Principal Dr Gireesh Kumar GS along with our members led the awareness programme among the public ensuring strict compliance with Covid 19 protocol. We have shared encouraging news regarding accelerated timelines for vaccine delivery and distribution. The message shared by HBC COVID CELL has been clear: "the COVID-19 vaccine is our path towards a return to normalcy." We distributed awareness poster cards to the public regarding vaccination and the need for immunity during the second phase and third phase. The Covid Cell