COVID 19

When Covid-19 hit Mauritania in late March 2020 and made face-to-face teaching no longer viable, HIE rose to the challenge and instigated a series of initiatives, which enabled it to continue delivering all of its academic programmes. Initially, the Zoom app was used, but emerging technical issues meant that an alternative had to be found. Whatsapp was the app that …

  Domain Risk Control Measure Transportation Infection due to close proximity of passengers. Staff – 14 plus driver on the big bus, 9 plus driver on the small bus. Numbers to be monitored and anticipated before travel. Catering Communal use of water dispenser Close proximity food consumption in canteen Removal of water dispensers. All users to bring own water to …

If you are at home and are displaying symptoms which might indicate the Covid-19 virus, in the first instance, self-isolate, and inform HIE. If symptoms worsen, call the Ministry of Health call centre 1155 number to alert the authorities. If you feel unwell during the working day at HIE, in the first instance, alert the Head of Secretariat/Student services. You …

Students to use hand sanitizer provided before sitting at desks. All students to wear face masks. Students to sit at the same desk each day. Students not to shake hands when greeting each other. Students to bring in all necessary learning materials, including notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, rubbers and textbooks. Students should not share their learning materials. Only the …