| About this course
As COVID-19 remains a global pandemic, employers in Great Britain must continue to monitor the impact of the outbreak and take steps to protect their employees where necessary.
We have created a FREE eLearning course to help employers raise awareness of COVID-19 and provide information for all employees on how to help prevent the spread of the disease and how to protect themselves and each other.
What is coronavirus?
According to the World Health Organisation, coronaviruses (CoV) are:
"A large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases".
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China.
The infection is not serious for most people, including children. However, coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause more severe symptoms for the following people:
- Those with weakened immune systems
- Older people
- Those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease
What is the purpose of this FREE course?
The purpose of this course is to raise awareness of the coronavirus and provide information for all employees on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This course will provide you with guidelines on how to protect yourself and your colleagues in the workplace.
By the end of this course you will understand:
- What the coronavirus is
- Symptoms of the coronavirus
- How to protect yourself from the coronavirus
- What to do if you suspect you have the coronavirus
Topics covered within the course include:
What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to protect yourself from Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What to do if you suspect you have Coronavirus (COVID-19)