
Community Radio against COVID-19 Campaign
Do’s and Don’ts Public Service Announcement Scripts
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60-90 seconds announcements
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Title: How can I protect myself from the Corona Virus? / 178 words | |
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COVID-19 has already killed hundreds and thousands of people in the world. Let us protect our family, community and country from this dreaded disease.
COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease 2019. It is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. In humans, it can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to fatal diseases. Until now, there is neither any vaccine nor medicine available against this disease. However, together all of us can protect ourselves from it and make a difference. And here is how:
We must seek medical attention, if we have fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. Let’s act before it’s too late! This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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Title: How can I prevent the spread of the disease? / 233 words | |
Suggested length: 90 Seconds | |
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COVID-19 has already killed hundreds and thousands of people in the world. Let us protect our family, community and country from this dreaded disease.
COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease 2019. It is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. In humans, it can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to fatal diseases. Until now, there is neither any vaccine nor medicine available against this disease. How can we prevent the spread of the disease? The spread of the coronavirus can be slowed down if we act carefully and urgently. We only have to follow these simple actions to help slow the spread of coronavirus:
We must seek medical attention, if we have fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. Let’s act before it’s too late! Slowing coronavirus means taking care of ourselves while also protecting others. This is the only way to take care of ourselves and of those around us. Let’s act before it’s too late! This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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Title: How do I protect an elderly person living with me? / 207 words | |
Suggested length: 90 Seconds | |
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COVID-19 has already killed hundreds and thousands of people in the world. Let us protect our family, community and country from this dreaded disease.
COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease 2019. It is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. In humans, it can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to fatal diseases. Until now, there is neither any vaccine nor medicine available against this disease. How can we protect the elderly person living with us? A person above the age of 65 or someone with serious medical conditions such as:
must be taken care extra care for protecting from COVID-19. Therefore, we must make sure that senior persons:
Anyone with fever, dry cough and shortness of breath must seek medical help. Let’s act before it’s too late! This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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Title: How do I protect myself if I have a previous illness? / 205 words | |
Suggested length: 90 Seconds | |
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COVID-19 has already killed hundreds and thousands of people in the world. Let us protect our family, community and country from this dreaded disease.
COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease 2019. It is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. In humans, it can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to fatal diseases. Until now, there is neither any vaccine nor medicine available against this disease. Are you someone with serious medical conditions such as heart disease, chronic lung disease like asthma and diabetes? Or are you undergoing cancer treatment? Remember, you are extra vulnerable if you match any of these conditions. However, you need not worry. You can protect yourself by observing the following simple actions:
You must seek medical attention, if you have fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. Let’s act before it’s too late! This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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Title: What is COVID-19 pandemic? / 283 words | |
Suggested length: 90 Seconds | |
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COVID-19 has already killed hundreds and thousands of people in the world. Let us protect our family, community and country from this dreaded disease.
What is COVID-19 pandemic? What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Is there a vaccine, medicine or any treatment? Who is at risk of developing severe illness? However, together all of us can protect ourselves from it and make a difference. And here is how:
You must seek medical attention, if you have fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. Let’s act before it’s too late! This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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Title: Social stigma reduces the effectiveness of COVID-19 Response / 261 words | |
Suggested length: 90 Seconds | |
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COVID-19 has already killed hundreds and thousands of people in the world. Let us protect our family, community and country from this dreaded disease.The current COVID-19 outbreak has provoked social stigma and discriminatory behaviors against people of certain ethnic backgrounds as well as anyone perceived to have been in contact with the virus.
How does stigma effect? Social stigma creates negative impressions and discriminates against individuals because of a perceived link to a disease. It can negatively affect those with the disease, as well as their caregivers, family, friends and communities. What can be done to avoid social stigma? Don’t refer to people with the disease as “COVID-19 cases” or “victims.” Refer to them as “people who have COVID-19”, “people who are being treated for COVID-19”, “people who are recovering from COVID-19” or “people who died after contracting COVID19” This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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Title: Farmers suffering from COVID-19 / 226 words | |
Suggested length: 90 Seconds | |
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis which is already affecting the food and agriculture sector. Although disruptions in the food supply chain are minimal so far, challenges are being already experienced.
To lessen the pandemic’s impacts on food and agriculture, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization urges countries to meet the immediate food needs of their vulnerable populations, boost their social protection programmes, keep global food trade going, keep the domestic supply chain gears moving, and support smallholder farmers’ ability to increase food production. Remember, COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. In humans, it can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to fatal diseases. Until now, there is neither any vaccine nor medicine available against this disease. However, we can protect yourself by observing the following simple actions:
Anyone with fever, dry cough and shortness of breath must seek medical help. Let’s act before it’s too late! This announcement is brought to you by (name of your radio station) and AMARC Asia-Pacific. |
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