UNS – Students of Chemistry Program Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta conducted socialization on the dangers of Covid-19 to the community of Covid-19 Batch II Community Service Program, in Kepuh Village, Nguter Sub-District, Sukoharjo supervised by Dr. Dwiningtyas Padmaningrum.
Ratih Kusuma Murti stated that the Covid-19 pandemic increasingly disturbs the community. Some areas in Indonesia has entered the red zone of Covid-19 infection. The national and local government have implemented efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. Educating the community concerning Covid-19 is one of the efforts that can be done, according to Ratih, Tuesday (14/7/2020).
In the program run from 25 May to 30 June 2020, Ratih conducted various activities, including the online socialization concerning Covid-19 prevention through WhatsApp group. this socialization aims to introduce the community to the dangers of Covid-19. This virus is very dangerous for human. Thus, UNS through KKN program described the definition of Covid-19, its transmission, symptoms, prevention, new normal lifestyle, and providing information on producing face mask. Besides socialization, Ratih also shared posted and stickers that contain information concerning Covid-19.
“Socialization was conducted online to minimize direct contact between people. Through this socialization, people can learn how to avoid Covid-19. Besides the socialization, I also conducted several other activities such as producing face mask, washbasins, and others. Videos of activities can be accessed on the Ratih Kusuma Murti YouTube channel,” she concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti
