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The illness caused by novel coronavirus has been spreading across Hong Kong and worldwide. Areas affected by this pandemic are facing a severe shortage of personal protective equipment. Over the past two months, this Centre had thus assisted the University in distributing its “homemade” handrub to more than 40 non-governmental organisations for onward transmission to the social vulnerable groups. To further provide immediate relief for the needy people, face masks and alcohol pads etc. received from donors by this Centre were transferred to the medical staff and carers. The beneficiaries include elders, people with visual/ hearing/ intellectual impairments, physically disabled persons, chronic patients, homeless people, and families living in sub-divided flats, etc.
On the other hand, students who participate in the I·CARE Community Research Scheme, like other student bodies, gave away the CUHK “homemade” handrub to the frontline cleaners under the coordination of the University. Three districts namely Sheung Shui, Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui were chosen by the members of the I·CARE Community Research Scheme for not only distributing the materials but also conveying the hygiene tips aiming to reduce the chance of infection. In order to maximise the number of recipients, the scheme members seized hold of the workers in their rest rooms during their shift of duties.
The afore-mentioned CUHK “homemade” handrub is produced based on the World Health Organisation’s standard. To learn more about the formulation and method of preparation, please view the video here. |
