MARCH 21, 2020

INDIVIDUAL HOME-BASED ASSIGNMENT #1: UNDERSTANDING COVID 19

I. Differentiate :
a. Epidemic vs. pandemic
b. Enhanced quarantine vs lock down
II. Explain:
a. Case fatality rate
b. Reproduction number
III. Describe the virology, pathophysiology of COVID 19
IV. Create a timeline of COVID 19 in the Philippines from the first confirmed case
to the significant measures taken by the national and local governments, DOH.
V. Map out the confirmed cases per province as of March 22, 2020.
VI. Compare the epidemiologic and clinical behavior of COVID 19 vs MERS COV and SARS COV.
VII. Enumerate key lessons learned from this pandemic.
VIII. As a member of the community, how can you help in the containment of the pandemic?

Instructions:

1. Group leaders to disseminate the assignment to their members.

2. Paper outputs must be emailed not later than 12 noon, Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
3. Late submission will mean 1-week extension in the current rotation.
4. Cite your references
5. . No plagiarism.
6. Be creative.