In this step-by-step tutorial, learn the top 20 best tips and tricks in Zoom Video Conferencing. For example, create your own custom virtual background, have your video appear over PowerPoint slides, use video filters and effects, spotlight your mouse cursor, and many more.
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Custom virtual background
1:41 PowerPoint as virtual background
2:58 Green screen for virtual background
4:19 Touch up appearance
4:51 Adjust for low light
5:31 Video filters & studio effects
6:36 Enable original sound from microphone
8:08 Transcribe meeting using otter.ai
9:41 Press and hold space bar to unmute
10:13 Shortcut keys
11:11 Share phone screen
12:24 Share multiple windows
13:16 Whiteboard
13:50 Spotlight mouse cursor
14:16 Annotation tools
14:56 Waiting room
15:53 Breakout rooms
16:53 Nonverbal feedback
17:35 Calendar integration with Gmail
18:20 End-to-end encryption
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Remember to sanitise your handphone, which is the most frequently used and touched object. Pic by AIZUDDIN SAAD
A MAN was infected with Covid-19 at his workplace. He ended up infecting eight members of his family, resulting in the death of one.
Covid-19 can spread easily among family members because most of us do not wear masks at home. This is one of the reasons behind the soaring number of cases recorded daily nationwide.
When asked, most Covid-19 patients say they followed their workplace’s standard operating procedure (SOP) diligently and claim to have no idea how they still contracted the virus.
The current issues such as soaring number of cases, healthcare system at breaking point and vaccine rollout are all related to when the virus has already entered our body. In fact, we are busy mopping the wet floor instead of finding the running tap and turning it off.
Let’s change our position; let’s focus on how to stop the virus from entering our body.
Imagine that you are the virus and you are waiting to infect a human body. You can do this via three doors (eyes, nose and mouth) and you are waiting for them to be opened.
You wouldn’t be able to infect someone who is wearing a mask. But he is rubbing his eyes with unsanitised hands. There’s your open door.
You landed on his phone, which he never sanitises. The next time he uses it and touches his eyes or nose, you will have a chance to enter his body.
There are so many opportunities at the workplace for the virus to enter the body. Workers may be wearing masks, but these are often removed while having meals. And there you are with three doors widely open and so many people to infect.
During my volunteer work, I have noticed that all Covid-19 patients failed in the “Guard, Protect and Attack” (GPA) strategy. They don’t understand why they were infected even though they strictly followed SOP. They may have done well on “protect” (wearing mask) and “attack” (washing/sanitising hands), but they let down their “guard”.
I’ve asked many people if they sanitise their mobile phones. Surprisingly, most said they never thought of doing this even though they wash their hands frequently.
When I tell them that after washing their hands, they would be touching their phones again and may use the “dirty” hand to rub their eyes or nose, they finally see the path of infection.
I am not saying that everyone should treat every surface they touch as contaminated. But if we touch contaminated surfaces and then rub our eyes or nose, we could expose ourselves to infection.
So please put a “security guard” by the three doors. When hands come near any door, the security guard will “stop and question” what they’ve touched. When you are alerted by your security guard, you will remember to wash your hands before rubbing your nose or eyes.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and scientific community have been evaluating whether the coronavirus could also spread through aerosols in the absence of aerosol-generating procedures (coughing, sneezing and etc), particularly in indoor settings with poor ventilation.
But when I analysed the profile of infected families, I noticed in many cases that members who were sharing the same room could still remain negative. For example, the wife did not get infected even though her husband tested positive for Covid-19.
So, follow SOP by the book and activate the GPA strategy. Stay safe.
ASSOC PROF DR WEN LIN CHAI , Lecturer Universiti Malaya
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How does coronavirus attack your body? | COVID-19 Special .
Most infected people, around 80 percent, will have mild symptoms which disappear after a few days. But coronaviruses can multiply fast... spreading from the throat to the lungs. And that's how they can infect lung cells until pneumonia sets in. The body is supplied by oxygen via the lungs - entering the bloodstream via the alveoli to the blood vessels. And then it is distributed to the rest of the body.
Complications can occur when the coronaviruses settle in the space between the pulmonary alveoli and the blood vessels. That can cause inflammation. The distance to the blood vessels then becomes greater and oxygen intake more difficult. When organs are deprived of oxygene, breathing is labored. And then respiratory muscles are quickly exhausted, especially in the elderly. That's when the lungs need help - with a ventilator. But that can't prevent the situation from worsening in some cases.
Inflammation in the lungs increasingly hinders gas exchange. Water escapes from the cells. Even with the support, not enough oxygen enters the body. Then an external machine must take over the function of the lungs. The so-called "Emco" enriches the blood outside the body with oxygen and then returns it into the body - but not without complications. But the situation can escalate even further.The immune system then becomes the main problem - triggering a massive inflammation as a reaction. Progression to severe cases now less common than during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. This could be due to mask usage...it may contribute to a smaller amount of the infection in the air - making the disease less deadly. Defensive compounds flood the entire body. Immune cells attack the inner walls of blood vessels. They become weak. Fluid leaks into the tissue and is deficient in the cirulatory system. The organs are no longer sufficiently supplied with blood.
But most COVID cases are mild. The recuperating phase can cause some concentration problems, exhaustion, and muscular weakness. But this is not more severe than other infections. It could be that the virus moves through the nervous system of people it infects. That's what new research suggests.
This is the COVID-19 Vaccine Malaysia Update series where we will recap the latest developments of the national immunisation program in Malaysia. This week, we will talk about how many people among the new COVID-19 cases have been vaccinated and what should you do if you are believed to have received a ghost jab? And finally, everyone is allowed to record themselves when getting vaccinated.
KUALA LUMPUR: No country can graduate to become high-income status without first improving governance, eliminating corruption and promoting integrity in every sector, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
As the public is closely watching the government’s performance in areas of governance and integrity, the Auditor General’s Department must carry out its responsibility to audit all expenditures by ministries and agencies.
Amid the aspiration to be a developed nation in both the public and private sector, Mustapa admitted that issues of concerns have emerged in the country such as fraud, corruption, poor governance, weak financial management, abuse of power, and many unethical practices.
“Lack of integrity in institutions, public and private sector will be detrimental to our nation’s economic growth.
“In the current situation when we are facing tough economic and health challenges, these subjects (good governance and integrity) have become more important.
“We must be prudent in our spending. There must be zero tolerance for abuse of power and weak governance,” he said in his speech when officiating the virtual seventh annual ECoFI Symposium (AES) 2021 yesterday.
Mustapa said every sen spent on the government’s stimulus packages has to be monitored closely to ensure that the objectives of assisting the people and businesses were achieved in times of crisis, while strengthening the governance and integrity for swift economic recovery.
Meanwhile, Malaysia Association of Certified Fraud Examiners president Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar said there are numerous actions that needed to be taken in the Covid-19 response and recovery.
These include building fair framework for data openness and access; address immediate risks in the emergency public procurement, mechanisms for effective implementation, compliance and review, safeguarding fairness in the enforcement of public integrity standards and foster a culture of integrity in leadership.
“Transparency is even more crucial during a crisis. (The) lack in checks and balances can lead to abuse of public procurement as some rules and regulations have been loosened.
“It can even lead to the practice of price fixing and collusive bidding – which are normal methods used in emergency procurement,” he said. — Bernama
You can now perform your own coronavirus (COVID-19) test, in your own home. The test is for people 16 years and above. This video provides a step by step guide to help you perform the test correctly. For more information see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/response-...
The Health Ministry, through its Facebook page, has shared a how-to guide on the correct way to use the Covid-19 self-test kits that are now available in the market.
People who purchase the kits and do self-testing should follow the steps below to make sure the results are accurate.
According to the guide, which includes a video clip of a person using an RTK-Antigen kit, users are advised not to eat or drink anything other than water, or smoke before doing the test, although it does not specify for how long.
They should ensure the kit includes a user manual, extraction buffer rack, disposable swabs, extraction tube and test cassette.
Firstly, prepare the test rack by folding the rack and placing the extraction tube into the folded rack.
Then, the first swab involves taking samples from the mouth by swabbing the left and right inner cheek, and the palate, for at least five times.
The swab is then placed into the extraction tube prepared earlier.
The second swab is then done by swabbing the nostrils, gently inserting the fabric tip up to two centimetres into the nose and repeating the step for both nostrils.
While doing the nostril swab, the tip must be rolled in circles for five rounds before placing the sample into the same extraction tube.
Once both samples are immersed in the extraction buffer, it must be shaken vigorously 10 times.
To ensure samples are extracted completely, squeeze the swab by pinching the extraction tube.
Next, remove the swab from the tube and dispose of it using the disposable bag prepared.
For the test, remove the test cassette from the packaging carefully.
Add two drops of the sample into the cassette well (smaller hole on the cassette) while making sure there are no air bubbles.
The sample will start wicking up the membrane and the results can be seen in 10 to 15 minutes. Compare the results using the manual.
A positive result is marked with two lines on the cassette with one line next to Control (letter C) and another line (even faded) next to Test (letter T).
A negative result of the test is represented by a single line next to the letter C.
Meanwhile, if there is no line seen or a line seen next to only the letter T, the result is invalid and the test needs to be repeated.
If the result is positive, users must consult a healthcare professional immediately and an assessment will be made based on the patient’s medical background.
An additional test using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) will also be made, and the patient needs to self-isolate.
There are currently a few self-test kits approved by the Health Ministry through the Medical Devices Authority (MDA): the Salixium Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Rapid Test (saliva/nasal swab samples) made by Reszon Diagnostic International Sdn Bhd, and Gmate Covid-19 Ag Saliva For Home Use by Philosys Co Ltd of Korea, which were given conditional approval to be distributed locally.
Another kit is the Beright Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device (Oral Fluid) made by Hangzhou Alltest Biotech Co Ltd, which was announced on Sunday.
The list will be updated from time to time, and it can also be checked at the MDA portal.
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