Tanggap siaga dalam masa pandemi COVID-19 desa Tempursari Kabupaten Magelang

Nuraini, Paramita; Pratiwi, Atri; Gusti, Kevin; Silvita, Novina; Fauziah, Arinda; id,

Coronavirus is a type of influenza virus or a common virus that causes infection of the nose, sinuses or upper throat. The COVID-19 virus in humans is most commonly transmitted from an infected person to another in a number of ways. This virus can be transmitted easily through the air by coughing and sneezing. However, it can also be through direct contact such as shaking hands, touching objects and so on. Indonesia is one of the countries where the spread of the corona 19 virus is relatively fast. This virus also causes the death of victims;therefore, education is needed related to preparedness during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This activity was held in Tempursari village, Magelang Regency for 1 month (June 2020) involving 1 assistant lecturer and 4 students of the Guidance and Counseling study program. Muhammadiyah University of Magelang as a companion for counseling and simulations related to proper hand washing and the use of proper masks. This service activity is expected for the community to have insight into the dangers of COVID-19 and have skills related to proper hand washing procedures and the use of proper masks so that they can reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially in Magelang district. Keywords: alert response;COVID-pandemic 19;wash hands