Environmental Prevention Programs on Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic by Community Participation

Abstract

COVID-19 is a new disease that has become a pandemic. This disease must be wary of because of relatively rapid transmission, has a mortality rate that cannot be ignored, and the absence of definitive therapy. In Indonesia, 463,007 cases with COVID-19 and 15,148 deaths have been established on November 2020. To determine the distribution that goes fast, and education on prevention and disinfection have not been adequately spread in the community. Candisari, was a village located in the middle of teak forest with several entrances to the residents' villages. This condition is the main cause of the high risk of disease transmission from people entering and leaving the village, besides prevention measures have not been optimal. The development of educational methods, assistance for the prevention and disinfection of the environment of the village of Candisari has been compiled by the community service team of Airlangga University. Research on anti-virus disinfecting materials has also been developed at Airlangga University. The synergy between academia and the community is expected to be able to improve the understanding of citizens and prevent transmission of COVID 19 in Candisari village, Sambeng sub-district, Lamongan regency

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