TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
INTERNAL MEMO
TO
ALL SECRETARIAT STAFF
REP
TSC/ ADMIN/DIR/OAS/045/60
DATE
9TH MARCH, 2020
PREVENTION OF SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) IN
THE COMMISSION
It is nearly two months since the first infection from Corona virus (also known
as Covid-19) was first detected in China. The disease has spread to many
continent including Africa, whose case was reported two weeks ago. The
disease has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), a Public
Health Emergency. The effects of the disease are very severe, including death.
Todate, there is no vaccine or drug to treat the disease. Prevention of the
disease calls for a collective responsitibility.
In view of the above, the Commission will seek to create an enabling
environment for prevention of the disease by ensuring thorough cleanliness
of all common areas and providing hand sanitizers to be used in the offices.
Staff on the other hand, are advised that with effect from today until further
notice, they should take a deliberate effort in the prevention and/or control
of the disease through undertaking of the following measures-
i. NO SHAKING OF HANDS
Keeping ones surroundings including offices clean and hygienic
ill. Regular and thorough handwashing
il.
You are all required to comply accordingly.
IBRAHIM G. MUMIN, OGW
DIRECTOR-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Copysro: Commission Secretary
Deputy Commission Secretary