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Uploaded on January 20, 2021

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: January 9–15, 2021

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on January 13, 2021

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: December 19, 2020–January 8, 2021

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on December 23, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: December 12–18, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Asymptomatic, Pre-symptomatic and Mild Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement messages

Risk communication and community engagement messages on asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic and mild signs and symptoms of COVID-19

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Cartões de mídia social: Tabagismo e COVID-19

Esta é uma série de cartões que explicam como sofrer de uma doença crônica e consumir tabaco pode aumentar suas chances de contrair COVID-19. Também oferece conselhos sobre como manter uma vida saudável, incluindo boa nutrição e exercícios durante a pandemia de COVID-19.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

COVID-19 Comunicación de riesgos y participación comunitaria (CRPC)

El propósito de la comunicación de riesgos es el cambio de comportamiento. La mayoría de las teorías sobre cambio de comportamiento y la evidencia científica identifican los siguientes tres elementos esenciales para lograr un cambio de comportamiento:

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Evidence to recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines: Evidence framework

As market-authorized COVID-19 vaccines become available, specific recommendations for the use of these vaccines will need to be issued. This SAGE evidence framework is intended to offer guidance for considering data emerging from clinical trials in support of issuing vaccine-specific evidence-based recommendations. This information is valuable to countries and regions developing COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Factsheet - Vulnerable populations during COVID-19 response - Addressing vulnerability upfront in the WHO European Region

This factsheet distinguish vulnerability to infection (at-risk groups, high-risk groups), to the health impacts of infection, other health issues aggravated by the shift in focus of health care to the COVID-19 response, adverse health effects of COVID19 measures, and their economic impact.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

How to Adapt In-Person Training to Online Settings

Tips for virtual meetings and webinars

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Implementation of COVID-19 rapid antigen detection test - Pilot

This document provides practical considerations for the implementation of COVID-19 rapid antigen detection test (Ag-RDTs) in the Region of the Americas.Scientific and technical evidence on SARS-CoV-2 infection detection is evolving rapidly; this document will be updated as necessary.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Pandemic fatigue - Reinvigorating the public to prevent COVID-19, September 2020

Responding to a request from Member States for support in this field, this framework document provides key considerations for the planning and implementation of national and subnational strategies to maintain and reinvigorate public support to prevent COVID-19.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Perguntas e respostas sobre COVID-19 & saude mental e abuso de substancias (Para Profissionais de Saúde)

Ficha informativa de perguntas e respostas sobre COVID-19 e saúde mental e abuso de substâncias para profissionais de saúde

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Postales de redes sociales: Enfermedades no transmisibles y COVID-19

Esta es una serie de tarjetas que explica cómo padecer una enfermedad crónica y consumir tabaco podría aumentar sus posibilidades de contraer COVID-19. También ofrece consejos sobre cómo mantener una vida saludable que incluya una buena nutrición y ejercicio durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Questions and Answers on COVID-19 & Mental Health and Substance Abuse (For Health Care Workers)

Questions and Answers fact sheet on COVID-19 and mental health and substance abuse for healthcare workers

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Questions et reponses sur la COVID-19, la sante mentale et les abus des substances psychoactive (pour les personnels de santé)

Fiche d'information Questions et réponses sur le COVID-19 et la santé mentale et la toxicomanie pour les travailleurs de la santé

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Schooling in the time of COVID-19 – a resource pack produced by WHO/Europe and UNICEF/ECARO (September 2020)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and WHO have created numerous guidance documents and collected significant evidence related to children and youth and COVID-19, particularly in school settings. Produced jointly by UNICEF, the UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) and WHO/Europe, this resource pack provides an easy-to-use, 1-stop shop for information in the form of practical tools and tips. The resource pack is dedicated to 3 main target audiences: parents/caregivers, teachers, authorities and school administrators.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Setup and management of COVID-19 hotlines (2020)

This document provides details on how to conduct such data collection in a practical and ethical manner, along with best practices for running hotlines for public health emergency purposes. The quick tips provide practical considerations and resources to help professionals working in pandemic response at national and subnational levels to set up and manage national COVID-19 hotlines.

Uploaded on December 18, 2020

Social media cards: Noncommunicable diseases and COVID-19

This is a series of cards that explains how suffering from a chronic disease and consuming tobacco could increase your chances of contracting COVID-19. It also offers advise on how to keep a healthy life that includes good nutrition and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on December 17, 2020

Building resilient populations in the face of COVID-19

COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerability of people living with NCDs, highlighting the need to focus on prevention. This document reviews the proactive, scalable, evidence-based policies can reduce NCD risk factors in the face of COVID-19.

Uploaded on December 16, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: December 5–11, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on December 9, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: November 14–December 4, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on November 20, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: November 7–13, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on November 12, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: October 31–November 6, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on November 5, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: October 10–30, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on October 28, 2020

Care and guidance for marginalised populations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Athens, Greece

Through a cross-society collaboration dedicated to health promotion and harm reduction, the city of Athens has ensured that pandemic response efforts meet the unique vulnerabilities of marginalized groups. The city’s interventions demonstrate real commitment to tackling the long-standing challenges of homelessness and substance use, and improving access to health for hard-to-reach groups.

Uploaded on October 28, 2020

Data for equitable COVID-19 action: Kampala, Uganda

Recognizing the need to focus resources on those at risk of the greatest impact of COVID-19, authorities in Kampala sought to conduct a rapid assessment of community vulnerability. The resulting framework allows for a targeted approach informed by data and oriented around equity.

Uploaded on October 28, 2020

Expanding cycling infrastructure to fight the COVID-19 pandemic: Lima, Peru

Concerned about the risk of crowded public transport during COVID-19, the city of Lima is strengthening its cycling infrastructure with almost 50 km of emergency cycle lanes and additional parking.

Uploaded on October 28, 2020

Mass media through the COVID-19 pandemic: Yangon, Myanmar

Facing rising cases of the novel coronavirus disease and inadequate public awareness or uptake of protective practices, the city of Yangon developed an effective mass media campaign entitled “Let’s Beat COVID Together.” The campaign served to unite the public around playing their part in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Uploaded on October 28, 2020

Smokeless tobacco control for COVID-19 containment: Ahmedabad, India

In India, the COVID-19 pandemic is driving cities and states to implement tobacco control measures to curb virus spread. Ahmedabad took early action on smokeless tobacco control, recognizing the threat to COVID-19 transmission.

Uploaded on October 28, 2020

Tackling the interplay between food security and COVID-19 containment: Freetown, Sierra Leone

The high rate of informal settlements and urban density in Freetown has tested the traditional public health response to COVID-19. The city rapidly deployed a number of social protection interventions to support sustainable access to nutritious food and build resilience to future crises.

Uploaded on October 14, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: October 3–9, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on October 7, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: September 26–October 2, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on September 30, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: September 19–September 25, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on September 28, 2020

Infection prevention and control considerations for handling cargo in the context of COVID-19

The document provides guidance on infection prevention and control measures for all those who are involved with handling cargo during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on September 28, 2020

Maintaining essential mass transit in cities during COVID-19: A public health framework

This guide is designed to help cities reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission within urban mass transit systems—whether publicly or privately operated—while continuing to provide safe mobility for essential workers and access to essential services.

Uploaded on September 28, 2020

Mask Guidance Playbook - Promoting mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Policymaker's Guide

This playbook also provides tools for public health officials and leaders to take a data-and research-driven approach to promoting mask-wearing, including conducting formative research, considering masking mandates, running focused media campaigns, and engaging with communities.

Uploaded on September 28, 2020

Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services: Web annex

This publication presents a comprehensive set of actions for policy-makers, national and local decision-makers and other actors on preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services.

Uploaded on September 28, 2020

Pulse survey on continuity of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

This key informant survey was aimed at gaining initial insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on up to 25 tracer essential health services across the life course in each country. The results of the survey should improve our understanding of the perceived extent of disruptions across all services, the reasons for disruptions, and country mitigation strategies to maintain services.

Uploaded on September 28, 2020

Risk assessment and management of health-care workers in the context of COVID-19

This document provides an interim decision-making tool to prevent transmission of health-care-associated infections. By identifying and removing at-risk individuals from the health-care setting, this protects other HCWs and helps to maintain an adequate workforce. It addresses risk assessment and management of HCWs with exposure to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases within the health-care setting.

Uploaded on September 22, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: September 12–September 18, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on September 16, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: August 29–September 11, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

12 Characteristics of an Effective Public Health Emergency Law

This document outlines these touchstone characteristics to help policymakers design an appropriate legal framework to address public health emergencies.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Access to Essential Medicines for Noncommunicable Diseases during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Appropriate and adequate management of people with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) includes access to essential NCD medicines. Disrupted access to chronic medication for hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, mental health disorders, cancer, and asthma could result in severe disease exacerbation and potentially death.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Actions for consideration in the care and protection of vulnerable population groups for COVID-19

In response to the COVID 19 outbreak, WHO has developed this guidance on how best to support vulnerable populations to prevent, prepare for and respond to possible community transmission of COVID-19.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Aptidões Psicossociais Básicas Um guia para profissionais na resposta à COVID-19

Um guia para respondentes do COVID-19 sobre como lidar com habilidades psicossociais básicas

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Basic Psychosocial Skills A Guide for COVID-19 Responders

A guide for COVID-19 responders on handling basic psychosocial skills

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Compétences élémentaires dans le domaine psychosocial. Un guide de l’intervenant pour la COVID 19

Un guide pour les intervenants COVID-19 sur la gestion des compétences psychosociales de base

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Considerations for quarantine of contacts of COVID-19 cases

The purpose of this document is to offer guidance to Member States on quarantine measures for individuals in the context of COVID-19. It is intended for those responsible for establishing local or national policy for quarantine of individuals, and adherence to infection prevention and control measures.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

COVID-19 Parenting: Parenting during COVID-19 can be extra hard. It’s normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Here are 6 tips to make things easier for you and your children

This parents' tip sheet addresses the difficulties of parenting during COVID-19's imposition of challenges to normal family life. This material was developed by a coalition of the CDC, WHO, UNICEF, Global Partnership to End Violence, USAID, and Prenting for Lifelong Health. Resources in 100+ languages are available at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Epidemiological Alert: COVID-19 During Pregnancy - 13 August 2020

Recently published results and studies based on COVID-19 surveillance data have indicated an increased risk among pregnant women of presenting with severe forms of COVID-19 and, therefore, of being hospitalized and admitted to intensive care units (ICU). The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) requests that Member States intensify efforts to ensure access to prenatal care services, as well as to implement preventive measures to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19 across all levels of the health system, in order to maintain the commitment to reducing maternal and perinatal mortality and the progress achieved to date.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Fact or Fiction

Social media tiles dispelling myths about COVID-19 in southeast asian country contexts

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Habilidades Psicosociales Básicas: Guía para personal de Primera Línea de Respuesta a la COVID-19

Una guía para los respondedores de COVID-19 sobre el manejo de habilidades psicosociales básicas

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Health and the economy: A convergence needed to address COVID-19 and retake the path of sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The main conclusion of this report is that if the pandemic transmission curve is not brought under control, the countries’ economies will be unable to recover. It also states that, in order to both control the pandemic and reopen the economy, States must demonstrate effective and dynamic leadership and stewardship through national plans that incorporate health, economic and social policies.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Home care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and management of their contacts

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Maintaining Essential Services for People Living with Noncommunicable Diseases during COVID-19

This guidance provides information for health administrators and providers on how to maintain essential health services for the care of individuals with noncommunicable diseases in the time of COVID-19.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Monitoring Continuity of Essential Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Low- and Middle-income Settings

This document provides guidance to government health officials on using routinely collected data for monitoring continuity in the utilization of essential health services.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services: Policy brief, 24 July 2020

This policy brief provides 11 policy objectives and key action points to prevent and manage COVID-19 across long-term care. Its intended audience is policy makers and authorities (national, subnational and local) involved in the COVID-19 pandemic. The brief builds on currently available evidence on the measures taken to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID‑19 pandemic across long-term care services including care providers

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Public health surveillance for COVID-19: interim guidance

This document summarizes current WHO guidance for public health surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in humans caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Public health surveillance for COVID-19: interim guidance

This document summarizes current WHO guidance for public health surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in humans caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Safe Eid al Adha practices in the context of COVID-19: Interim guidance

Eid al Adha is a festival during which Muslim families and friends unite to pray together and give alms, especially in the form of sacrificed animal meat. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this document highlights public health advice for social gatherings and religious practices that can be applied across different national contexts.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Suivi de la continuitédes services de santé essentiels pendant la pandémie de COVID-19

Ce document vise à orienter lesautorités sanitairesen matière d’exploitationdes données collectées de façon systématique afin d’assurer le suivi de la continuité de l’utilisation des services de santé essentiels.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Tips for Setting Up a Virtual Community of Practice

This guidance provide tips on how communities of different kinds of practitioners can facilitate knowledge sharing and coaching among peers through recurring meetings with active participants.

Uploaded on September 8, 2020

Water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: Interim guidance

The provision of safe water, sanitation and waste management and hygienic conditions is essential for preventing and for protecting human health during all infectious disease outbreaks, including of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Ensuring evidenced-based and consistently applied WASH and waste management practices in communities, homes, schools, marketplaces, and healthcare facilities will help prevent human-to-human transmission of pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Uploaded on September 1, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: August 22–28, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on August 26, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: August 15–21, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on August 19, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: August 8–14, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on August 11, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: August 1–7, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Abordar os factores de risco das doenças não transmissíveis no contexto da COVID-19

" Documento de orientação que descreve os principais fatores de risco relacionados a comportamentos não saudáveis ​​de DNT e como abordá-los"

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Addressing NCD risk factors in the context of COVID-19

Guidance document that outlines key risk factors pertaining to unhealthy NCD behaviors and how to address them

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Considerations for community hand hygiene practices in low-resource situations

This document provides community guidance on evidence-based alternative hand hygiene strategies in the absence of clean running water, soap or alcohol-based hand rub.

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Crianza en Tiempos de COVID-19: Kit para Redes Sociales

La pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19) ha turbado la vida familiar alrededor del mundo. El cierre de escuelas y colegios, el trabajo a distancia, el distanciamiento físico: es mucho para cualquier persona, pero especialmente para los padres. Un grupo de colaboradores nos juntamos con la iniciativa 'Parenting for Lifelong Health' (en español, Paternidad y Crianza para Salud de por Vida) para brindar a los padres y responsables de niños una serie de consejos prácticos para ayudar a manejar esta nueva (temporaria) normalidad.

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Handwashing in low resource settings

Infographic demonstrating handwashing in low resource settings.

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Investing in and building longer-term health emergency preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic

This document is to help Member States build on actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve national medium- to long-term preparedness for future threats. It maps COVID-19 preparedness and response actions to the building of sustainable International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities; locates relevant supporting WHO resources that are not specific to the pandemic; and advocates for the conscious and effective allocation of COVID-19 funds to also meet countries’ longer-term needs

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Remédier aux facteurs de risque liés aux NCD dans le cadre de la maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

Document d'orientation qui décrit les principaux facteurs de risque liés aux comportements malsains liés aux MNT et comment y faire face

Uploaded on August 5, 2020

Understanding the Infodemic and Misinformation in the Fight Agaist COVID-19

A factsheet on misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 boas práticas de higiene e distanciamento físico

Este informativo demonstra boas práticas para lavar as mãos e higienizar ambientes de alimentos.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 Buenas prácticas de higiene y distanciamiento físico

Esta hoja informativa muestra buenas prácticas para el lavado de manos y la higiene en entornos de alimentos.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 Orientaciones de transporte y entrega de productos alimentarios

Esta hoja informativa muestra buenas prácticas para el lavado de manos y la higiene durante el transporte y la entrega de alimentos.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 Orientaciones para los establecimientos de venta al por menor

Esta hoja informativa muestra buenas prácticas para el lavado de manos y la higiene en el comercio minorista mayorista.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 orientações de transporte e entrega de produtos alimentícios

Este informativo demonstra boas práticas para lavagem e higienização das mãos durante o transporte e entrega de alimentos

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 orientações para a prevenção em indústrias de alimentos

Este informativo demonstra boas práticas de lavagem das mãos e higiene em ambientes de produção de alimentos.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 orientações para instalações do varejo de alimentos

Esta ficha técnica demonstra boas práticas para lavagem das mãos e higiene no varejo atacadista.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: July 25–31, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

COVID-19: 24/7 Parenting. Proven tips and activities for all ages in worldwide languages.

Reports from around the world indicate that violence against women and children is spiking. COVID-19 movement restrictions are preventing governments from reaching families with regular support services precisely at the moment when parents are facing overwhelming stress from financial insecurity, social isolation, overcrowding, and childcare and education. In response to this urgent problem, a collation of the CDC, the WHO, UNICEF, the Global Partnership to End Violence, USAID, and Parenting for Lifelong Health develop open-source, evidence-based COVID-19 parenting resources. These resources include 15 tip sheets (available in 100+ languages), available at https://www.covid19parenting.com/englishtips.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Emergency use of unproven interventions outside of research: Ethics guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic

This guidance document has the following objectives: (1) Present the existing framework aimed at ensuring that the use of unproven interventions outside of research during an emergency is ethical. (2) Discuss the challenges encountered in the use of unproven interventions outside of research during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Region of the Americas. (3) Provide general and operational recommendations to advance during the COVID-19 pandemic the ethical use of unproven interventions outside of research.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Guía provisional para la Prevencion Y Control De La COVID-19 En Las Escuelas

El propósito de este documento es proporcionar una orientación clara y práctica para operaciones seguras a través de la prevención, detección temprana y control de COVID-19 en escuelas y otras instalaciones educativas.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

How to use WHO risk assessment and mitigation checklist for mass gatherings in the context of COVID-19

This document provides a COVID-19 risk assessment and mitigation checklist for use by host countries and mass gathering organizers

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Infection prevention and control during health care when coronavirus disease (‎COVID-19)‎ is suspected or confirmed

This document provides interim guidance on infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies during health care when coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is suspected or confirmed.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

NACTO’s resources on COVID-19 response: Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery

Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery compiles emerging practices from around the world and includes implementation resources for cities and their partners. Recognizing the rapidly changing nature of this pandemic, Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery will be revised and expanded to include new strategies, address changing conditions, and provide the best possible information on each design practice.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Orientations provisoires pour la Prevention Et Le Controle De La COVID-19 Dans Les Ecoles

Le but de ce document est de fournir des conseils clairs et exploitables pour des opérations sûres grâce à la prévention, la détection précoce et le contrôle du COVID-19 dans les écoles et autres établissements d'enseignement.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Practical actions in cities to strengthen preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

The document provides local authorities, leaders and policy-makers in cities with a checklist tool to ensure that key areas have been covered. It allows filtering by steps of action; suggested domains and responsible teams within local governments for each action; and phase(s) of the emergency management cycle.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Preparedness for cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes during the COVID-19 pandemic

This WHO health advisory provides guidance to countries on adapting all existing preparedness and response plans and procedures for cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and potential outbreaks of other diseases to their COVID-19 strategic preparedness and response plans (SPRPs).

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Public Health & Social Measures Simulator

This simulator allows users to explore how the timing of different combinations of PHSMs could affect disease spread. This tool uses the best available assumptions about the impact of different PHSMs for policymakers to anticipate transmission scenarios and how they may change with the different PHSM interventions.

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

Uso de emergencia de intervenciones no probadas y fuera del ámbito de la investigación: Orientación ética para la pandemia de COVID-19

"Este documento de orientación tiene los siguientes objetivos: (1) Presentar el marco existente destinado a asegurar que el uso de intervenciones no probadas fuera de la investigación durante una emergencia es ético. (2) Discutir los desafíos encontrados en el uso de intervenciones no comprobadas fuera de la investigación durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en la Región de las Américas. (3) Proporcionar recomendaciones generales y operativas para avanzar durante el COVID-19 pandemia del uso ético de intervenciones no comprobadas fuera de la investigación"

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

WHO mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool – Generic events

Guidance for authorities and event organizers planning mass gatherings during the current COVID-19 pandemic

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

WHO mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool – Religious events

Guidance for authorities and event organizers planning mass gatherings during the current COVID-19 pandemic

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

WHO Mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool – Sports events

Guidance for authorities and organizers of sports events planning mass gatherings during the current COVID-19 pandemic

Uploaded on August 4, 2020

WHO/Europe joins UNICEF and ILO to launch a new policy paper on social protection in Europe and central Asia

The publication is aimed at governments, United Nations organizations and policy-makers to reduce income and health inequities.

Uploaded on July 28, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: July 18–24, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on July 23, 2020

Anexo 1 Cómo crear un sistema de alerta de la COVID-19 y herramientas de comunicación compatibles en entornos con recursos limitados

Este documento revisa cómo crear un sistema de nivel de alerta COVID-19 y las herramientas de comunicación compatibles en entornos con recursos limitados

Uploaded on July 21, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: July 11–17, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on July 15, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: July 4–10, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on July 14, 2020

How to Run Safe In-Person Meetings and Workshops in the Time of COVID-19

Briefing note on how to run safe in-person meetings and workshops during COVID-19

Uploaded on July 7, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: June 27–July 3, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on July 6, 2020

Orientação para campanha pelo WhatsApp durante a COVID-19

Orientação sobre como os líderes locais podem usar o WhatsApp para implementar campanhas de comunicação durante a pandemia do COVID-19

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Addressing violence against children, women and older people during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key actions

This brief compiles key actions that the health sector can undertake within a multisectoral response to prevent or mitigate interpersonal violence based on existing WHO guidance.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Consideraciones relativas a los pueblos indígenas, afrodescendientes y otros grupos étnicos durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Este documento de orientación describe las inequidades que enfrentan las poblaciones indígenas y otros grupos minoritarios en el manejo de emergencias por desastres, específicamente COVID-19, y propone medios para mitigar las disparidades.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Considerações sobre povos indígenas, afrodescendentes e outros grupos étnicos durante a pandemia de COVID-19

Este documento de orientação descreve as desigualdades que as populações indígenas e outros grupos minoritários enfrentam ao lidar com emergências de desastres, especificamente o COVID-19 e propõe meios para mitigar as disparidades.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Considerations for the implementation and management of contact tracing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Region of the Americas

This document is intended to complement the interim guidance by WHO on Contact tracing in the context of COVID-19. It aims at providing guidance and operational recommendations for implementing contact tracing for COVID-19 in the Americas.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Considerations on Indigenous Peoples, Afro-Descendants, and Other Ethnic Groups during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This guidance document outlines the inequities that indigenous populations and other minority groups face in dealing with disaster emergencies, specifically COVID-19 and proposes means for mitigating the disparities.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Courses and materials relating to COVID-19

The COVID-19 channel provides learning resources for health professionals, decision-makers and the public for the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: June 20–26, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

COVID-19: Self-Quarantine, Self-Isolation Guidance and Self-Monitoring Guidance

This document outlines key principles and considerations for health departments to determine appropriate tactics for maximizing compliance with self-isolation and self-quarantine orders, as part of COVID-19 contact tracing programs.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

East and Southern Africa Region Joint Interim Guidance on Continuity of Essential Health and Nutrition Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This document aims at helping countries to address some of the observed and anticipated challenges in ensuring continuity of essential services.

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Lignes directrices provisoires conjointes concernant la continuité des services de santé et de nutrition essentiels pendant la pandémie de COVID-19

Ce document vise à aider les pays à résoudre certains les défis observés et prévus pour assurer la continuité des prestations de service

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Região da África Oriental e Austral Orientação Provisória Conjunta sobre Continuidade dos Serviços Essenciais de Saúde e Nutrição durante a Pandemia de COVID-19

Este documento visa ajudar os países a abordar algumas das os desafios observados e previstos para garantir a continuidade de Serviços

Uploaded on June 30, 2020

Talking Points on Contract Tracing for Public Health Leadership Speaking to the Media

This guidance document outlines main talking point for communicating with the public through media on contact tracing for COVID-19.

Uploaded on June 23, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: June 13–19, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Contact tracing - Contact interview and monitoring form

A form for recording an individual's findings from daily contact tracing

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

COVID-19 Guidance for Syringe Service Programs and Other Harm Reduction Programs

This note provides guidance on how syringe service programs can use harm reduction and client-centered services to create an ideal site for COVID-19 health education and distribution of PPE, while continuing to offer the array of services you already do.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

COVID-19 Symptoms: What People Who Use Drugs Need to Know

COVID-19 symptoms can be hard to tell apart from symptoms of other illnesses, and the only way to know for sure if you have COVID-19 is to get tested. Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19 will help you take care of yourself. If you have a new onset of COVID-19-related symptoms, check with a medical provider to see what you should do next.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Directrizes provisórias para os Estados-Membros sobre detecção e notificação de óbitos ao nível da comunidade

Este documento de orientação fornece uma abordagem diferenciada em resposta ao surto de COVID-19 em ambientes urbanos e rurais. As intervenções são personalizadas em cada configuração com base no padrão de transmissão local COVID-19, conforme definido pela OMS

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Guidance document for differentiated responses to the COVID-19 outbreak in urban and rural settings

This WHO guidance document provides a differentiated approach in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in urban and rural settings. The interventions are customized in each setting based on the local COVID-19 transmission pattern.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

How to put on and remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Instructional guide on the proper choice, fitting and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Infographic: COVID-19 compared to other diseases and conditions

This is an infographic comparing symptoms associated with COVID-19 to other ailments or diseases.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Key Public Health Considerations/Recommendations for Countries conducting elections in the context of COVID-19

The purpose of this document is to provide key guidance to be considered while conducting elections, should countries opt to do so. It suggests actions that countries should take to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by limiting the release of droplets to and survival of the virus in the environment.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Monitoring and evaluation framework

This document lists key public health and essential health services and systems indicators to monitor preparedness, response, and situations during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Orientations provisoires destinées aux États Membres pour l’identification et la notification des décèsau niveau communautaire

Ce document d'orientation propose une approche différenciée en réponse à l'épidémie de COVID-19 en milieu urbain et rural. Les interventions sont personnalisées dans chaque contexte en fonction du modèle de transmission COVID-19 local, tel que défini par l'OMS

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Principais considerações e recomendações de saúde pública para os países que realizarem eleições no contexto da COVID-19

O objetivo deste documento é fornecer orientações importantes a serem consideradas durante a realização das eleições, caso os países optem por fazê-lo. Ele sugere ações que os países devem adotar para reduzir o risco de exposição ao COVID-19, limitando a liberação de gotículas e a sobrevivência do vírus no meio ambiente.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Principales considérations et recommandations de santé publique à l’intention des pays qui organisent des élections dans un contexte marqué par la COVID-19

Le but de ce document est de fournir des orientations clés à prendre en compte lors de la conduite des élections, si les pays choisissent de le faire. Il suggère des mesures que les pays devraient prendre pour réduire le risque d'exposition au COVID-19 en limitant la libération de gouttelettes et la survie du virus dans l'environnement.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Sex Work, COVID-19 and Harm Reduction

This document is a non-exhaustive resource for sex workers, clients and allies in COVID-19 harm reduction.

Uploaded on June 22, 2020

Using Cash Transfers to Mitigate the Impact of Public Health and Social Measures

This briefing note outlines considerations for using cash transfers to alleviate the negative social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health and social measures deployed to respond to it. It aims to inform decision-making on the suitability, design and rollout of cash transfer programs.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19

This guidance is intended for health care professionals, public health professionals and health authorities that are developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) on the cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Country & Technical Guidance - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

A searchable library of all technical guidance on COVID-19 issued by the World Health Organization.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

COVID-19 Modeling Exercise

Instructional guide to using COVIDSIM, a mathematical modeling program for COVID-19 outcomes at a country level.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

COVID-19: Communication Materials

The Pan American Health Organization's listing of downloadable fact sheets and other public communication materials on COVID-19.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Digital tools for COVID-19 contact tracing

WHO provides an overview on the types and use of digital tools to support COVID-19 contact tracing

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Ethical considerations to guide the use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19 contact tracing

This document provides policy-makers and other stakeholders with guidance as to the ethical and appropriate use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Framework for decision-making: implementation of mass vaccination campaigns in the context of COVID-19

This documents describes the principles to consider when deliberating the implementation of mass vaccination campaigns for prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases and high impact diseases (VPD/HID), and when assessing risks and benefits of conducting outbreak-response vaccination campaigns to respond to VPD/HID outbreaks.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Guide Technique sur la Recherche des Contacts pour la COVID-19 dans la Region Africaine de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Sante (OMS)

Ce document fournit des orientations aux États membres de la région Afrique sur les étapes clés utilisées pour effectuer la recherche des contacts liés à la réponse COVID-19.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents temporally related to COVID-19

WHO has developed a preliminary case definition and case report form for multisystem inflammatory disorder in children and adolescents. The preliminary case definition reflects the clinical and laboratory features observed in children reported to date, and serves to identify suspected or confirmed cases both for the purpose of providing treatment and for provisional reporting and surveillance. The case definition will be revised as more data become available.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

PAHO COVID Hub in French

A searchable library of all technical guidance by the Pan American Health Organization on COVID-19 in French

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

PAHO COVID Hub in Portuguese

A searchable library of all technical guidance by the Pan American Health Organization on COVID-19 in Portugese

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention

WHO has developed fact sheets on COVID-19 for people in prisons and for visitors - providing key messages about the nature of the COVID-19 infection, most common symptoms, ways of transmission, protective measures advised, including handwashing.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Staying Alert: Annex 3 Example Materials to Communicate Level Change

This document provides risk communication guidance on conveying the threat stage of the pandemic.

Uploaded on June 21, 2020

Technical Guidance on Contact Tracing for COVID-19 in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region

This document offers guidance to Member States in the African region on the key steps used to conduct contact tracing related to the COVID-19 response.

Uploaded on June 16, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: June 6–12, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on June 9, 2020

COVID-19 Risk Communication Hub

A resource hub with practical guidance and tools to support the COVID-19 response in cities.

Uploaded on June 9, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: May 30–June 5, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on June 9, 2020

Maintaining Essential Health Services

WHO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic requires collaboration between experts in several departments and teams. From supportive health financing initiatives to a globalized research network, a coordinated effort is essential to limit the scope and impact of the disease.

Uploaded on June 2, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: May 23–29, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Caribbean Shelter Guide: COVID-19 Considerations

Preparatory measures to be taken in emergency shelters during hurricane season inclusive of- basic infection control, hygiene, space management and COVID-19 Precautions

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Community-based health care, including outreach and campaigns, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

This joint WHO, UNICEF and IFRC guidance addresses the role of community-based health care in the pandemic context. It includes practical recommendations for decision makers to help keep communities and health workers safe, to sustain essential services at the community level, and to ensure an effective response to COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Considerations for Mass Gatherings in the context of COVID-19

The purpose of this annex is to provide key considerations to health authorities and event organizers for reopening mass gatherings.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Considerations for public health and social measures in the workplace in the context of COVID-19

This annex is for those involved in developing policies and standard operating procedures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace, including employers, workers and their representatives, labour unions and business associations, local public health and labour authorities, and occupational safety and health practitioners.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of COVID-19

This annex provides considerations for decision-makers and educators on how or when to reopen or close schools in the context of COVID-19. These decisions have important implications for children, parents or caregivers, teachers and other staff, communities, and society at large.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Contact tracing in the context of COVID-19

When systematically applied, contact tracing will break the chains of transmission of an infectious disease and is thus an essential public health tool for controlling infectious disease outbreaks. This document provides guidance on how to establish contact tracing capacity for the control of COVID-19

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

COVID-19 and Ensuring Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls

The brief highlights emerging trends and implications for women and girls’ safety in cities and public spaces, recognizing the continuum of violence against women and girls in private and public spaces throughout different phases of the pandemic.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Framework for Re-Opening Schools

A guide to decision-making and implementation of school re-openings following closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Gender and COVID-19

WHO calls on its Member States and all global actors to guide investments in quality and gender-sensitive research on the adverse health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19. Countries are advised to incorporate a focus on gender into their COVID-19 responses.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Online and ICT* facilitated violence against women and girls during COVID-19

The brief highlights emerging trends and impacts of COVID-19 on online and Information and Communication Technology- facilitated violence against women and girls (VAWG)

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Public health criteria to adjust public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19

This annex shows a pragmatic decision process for adapting PHSM based on epidemiological and public health criteria.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Resources for tobacco use control as part of COVID-19 response

To protect the public from the devastating health consequences of tobacco use, WHO urges national authorities to follow its recommendations and their commitments under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, within the context of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 27, 2020

Surveillance strategies for COVID-19 human infection

This document provides an overview of surveillance strategies that Member States should consider as part of comprehensive national surveillance for COVID-19. This document emphasises the need to adapt and reinforce existing national systems where appropriate and to scale-up surveillance capacities as needed.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Adapting Public Health and Social Measures for Resource-Constrained Settings

This briefing note outlines practical guidance for adapting public health and social measures (PHSMs) to local contexts in resource-constrained settings, with a focus on maintaining public health benefits while reducing negative social and economic impacts.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Communicating About Road Safety During COVID-19

Streets are emptier but vehicular speeds have increased amidst more bicycle and pedestrian use of roads. This document provides guidance on communication with the public and media on road safety during COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Videos and infographics

These videos and infographics include public advice on mask wearing and correct common myths about COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: May 16–22, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Estimating Excess Mortality from COVID-19

This resource provides guidance and tools for analytic staff who are responsible for producing data-driven insights on mortality patterns to inform decisions on how countries, states and cities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Handwashing and COVID-19 Prevention for Unhoused People

This document provides tips on alternative solutions to infection control when soap, water or hand sanitizer are unavailable.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Health advice for hot weather during the COVID-19 outbreak

Health advice for hot weather during the COVID-19 outbreak. Available in seven languages.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Revealing the Toll of COVID-19: A Technical Package for Rapid Mortality Surveillance and Epidemic Response

Guidance to implement rapid mortality surveillance (RMS) and excess mortality estimation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on implementation in low-resource settings. This includes settings with largely paper based systems of data collection.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Staying Alert: Annex 1 COVID-19 alert-level system in resource-constrained settings

This document reviews how to create a COVID-19 alert-level system and supporting communication tools in resource-constrained settings.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Staying Alert: Annex 2 Example of an alert-level system

This document presents an example of a COVID-19 alert-level system and supporting communication tools.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Staying Alert: Navigating COVID-19 Risk Toward a New Normal

This briefing note explains alert-level systems for COVID-19, Compares models from several countries, and provides the key principles and potential pitfalls to be aware of when developing these systems.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Stimulant Use and Harm Reduction

A COVID-19 related tip sheet for stimulant-preferring or polydrug users, focusing on amphetamines, cocaine and crack cocaine

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Surface and Disinfection for Syringe Service Providers and Other Harm Reduction Providers

Guidance on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to reduce indirect transmission of COVID-19

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

Using Public Health and Social Measures to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission

This briefing note outlines public health and social measures (PHSMs) used to slow the spread of COVID-19 and recommends five essential considerations for using them effectively, including adaptation for local contexts and using evidence-based triggers to start and stop implementation.

Uploaded on May 26, 2020

WhatsApp Campaign Guidance During COVID-19: Approach to Developing WhatsApp Campaigns

Guidance on how local leaders can use WhatsApp to implement communications campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 19, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: May 10–17, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Boîte à outils pour les réseaux sociaux: COVID-19, MNT et mesures sociales de santé publique (MSSP)

Pour aider les habitants de votre ville à mieux comprendre les risques de COVID-19 et à se conformer aux mesures de santé publique et sociales, l'équipe de communication du Partenariat pour des villes saines a développé des images et suggéré des publications pour vos canaux de médias sociaux.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Boîte à outils pour les réseaux sociaux: La COVID-19 dans les villes

Pour mettre en valeur le leadership de votre ville dans la crise du COVID-19, l'équipe de communication du Partenariat pour des villes saines a développé des images et suggéré des publications pour vos canaux de médias sociaux.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Contact Tracing Playbook

Protocol for local leaders and response teams to carry out contact tracing. 

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Contact tracing staffing calculator

This MS Excel tool helps estimate staff resources needed for scaling up contact tracing based on local epidemic, staffing and cost parameters.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

COVID-19 and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

This brief highlights emerging evidence of the impact of the recent global pandemic of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls. It makes recommendations to be considered by all sectors of society, from governments to international organizations and to civil society organizations, in order to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, at the onset, during, and after the public health crisis, with examples of actions already taken.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

A slide-set that provides an overview on the components of an effective contact tracing and testing program.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

COVID-19 testing prioritization in the United States

This briefing note outlines the groups that should be prioritized when there are testing constraints.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Effective Risk Communication to Save Lives

This guidance is intended for government public health communication specialists to show how risk communication strategies can be applied to their government’s public-facing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides coordinated and staged communication approach to ultimately reduce deaths and illness and minimize disruption to daily lives in communities before, during, and after an outbreak of COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Implementing Public Health and Social Measures: Using Data to Find the Balance Between Public Health Outcomes and Social and Economic Impact

This briefing note outlines how public health and social measures (PHSMs) can be used to slow the spread of COVID-19 and recommends using evidence-based triggers to start and stop implementing PHSMs. Using public health, social science and economic data can can improve adherence, limit negative impacts and improve health outcomes.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Interim Guidance on Public Health and Social Measures for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response in Low Capacity and Humanitarian Settings

This Interim Guidance outlines how key public health and social measures needed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread and the impact of the disease can be adapted for use in low capacity and humanitarian settings.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Kit de Herramientas para Redes Sociales: COVID-19, ENT y Medidas de Salud Pública y Sociales (MSPS)

Para ayudar a los residentes de su ciudad a comprender mejor los riesgos de COVID-19 y cumplir con las medidas sociales y de salud pública, el equipo de comunicaciones de Partnership for Healthy Cities ha desarrollado imágenes y sugerencias de publicaciones para sus canales de redes sociales.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Kit de Herramientas para Redes Sociales: COVID-19 en las Ciudades

Para mostrar el liderazgo de su ciudad en la crisis de COVID-19, el equipo de comunicación de la Asociación para Ciudades Saludables ha desarrollado imágenes y sugerencias de publicaciones para sus canales de redes sociales.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Masks and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Factsheet on how to wear face masks.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Promoción de la equidad en la salud, la igualdad étnica y de género, y los derechos humanos en la respuesta a la COVID-19: consideraciones clave

Este documento funciona como un "primer puerto de escala" para que los responsables de las políticas nacionales de salud apoyen sus esfuerzos para integrar y mejorar las consideraciones de equidad, género, etnia y derechos humanos y enfoques en medidas que responden a COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Promoting health equity, gender and ethnic equality, and human rights in COVID-19 responses: Key considerations

This document functions as a “first port of call” for national health policy makers to support their efforts to integrate and enhance equity, gender, ethnicity and human rights considerations and approaches into measures responding to COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Strengthening and adjusting public health measures throughout the COVID-19 transition phases

This document provides key considerations for Member States to help them to decide on the modulation of large-scale restrictive public health measures, while at the same time strengthening core public health service capacities together with personal protective measures and individual physical distancing.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Understanding the Infodemic and Misinformation in the fight against COVID-19

An explanation of the elements and impact of misinformation and infodemics on the success of COVID-19 responses, and how they can be addressed.

Uploaded on May 15, 2020

Weekly Legal Review (April 14-20)

This weekly review highlights new laws, litigation and other legal developments around COVID-19 during the period specified.

Uploaded on May 12, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: May 2–8, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Considerations in adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19: interim guidance

This document is intended for national authorities and decision makers in countries that have introduced large scale PHSM and are considering adjusting them. It offers guidance for adjusting PHSM, while managing the risk of resurgence of cases.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Considerations on the adjustments of social distancing and travel-related measures in the context of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic

This document aims at providing national authorities, across governmental sectors, with a framework to inform their decision-making process, over the coming months, concerning the adjustment of social distancing and travel-related measures, which are strictly intertwined, without nullifying efforts and sacrifices incurred so far.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

COVID-19 Information - SMS Message Library

This message library, provided by WHO, is intended to be locally adapted and delivered to the general public in countries around the world via SMS or voice message

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

COVID-19: How to include marginalized and vulnerable people in risk communication and community engagement

This document gives guidance on additional marginalized and vulnerable groups and how to include them in risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities. The document also suggests key steps to include these groups in our work and understand their needs and their proposed solutions.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Ethics guidance for the use of scarce resources in the delivery of critical health care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ethics guidance for the use of scarce resources in the delivery of critical health care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Immunization in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

These FAQs accompany WHO’s Guiding principles for immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Operational considerations for COVID-19 management in the accommodation sector

This document has been prepared based on the evidence currently available about Coronavirus disease 2019 transmission and is designed to ensure that the accommodation sector can protect the health of its staff and clients.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Preparedness, prevention and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for refugees and migrants in non-camp settings

This document offers guidance to Member States and partners for the inclusion of refugees and migrants, as part of holistic efforts to respond to COVID-19 epidemics in the general populations.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Resources on ethics and COVID-19

Online resources on ethics during COVID-19

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Responding to COVID-19 in Africa: Using Data to Find a Balance (PERC Report)

The Partnership for Evidence Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC), a consortium of global public health organizations and private sector firms, brings together findings from a survey conducted across 20 AU member states. Synthesized, these data provide a snapshot of baseline conditions in Africa during this rapidly evolving pandemic. To see updated situational analyses for individual member states, visit https://preventepidemics.org/covid19/perc/.

Uploaded on May 11, 2020

Water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management for the COVID-19 virus

This interim guidance supplements the infection prevention and control (IPC) documents by summarizing WHO guidance on water, sanitation, and health-care waste relevant to viruses, including coronaviruses.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Alcohol and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

This factsheet provides important information about alcohol consumption and COVID-19. It addresses, among other things, misinformation that is being spread through social media and other communication channels about alcohol and COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Bewegung während des COVID-19-Ausbruchs

Fact Sheet mit Hinweisen zum Sozialschutz und zu Distanzierungsmaßnahmen bei der Nutzung von Transportmitteln

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Box It In: Rapid Public Health Action Can Box In COVID-19 and Reopen Society

Planning guidance for containing the virus and re-opening public facilities against measurable progress indicators.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Considerations for Sports Federations/Sports Event Organizers when Planning Mass Gatherings in the Context of COVID-19

This addendum has been developed to provide additional support to sports event organizers in assessing the specific additional risks, identifying mitigation activities and making an informed evidence-based decision on continuing to host any sporting event.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Response Guidelines For Local Governments

Response guidelines to surveillance, epidemiology, and COVID-19 case management produced by the Korean CDC for local governments.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Response Guidelines For Local Governments - Main amendments

Amendments to the response guidelines to surveillance, epidemiology, and COVID-19 case management produced by the Korean CDC for local governments.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 and Violence Against Women: What the Health Sector/System Can Do

This document provides some key information about what the health sector and individuals can do to prevent and address violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 e a violência contra a mulher: O que o setor/sistema de saúde pode fazer

Este breve documento fornece algumas informações importantes sobre o que o setor de saúde e os indivíduos podem fazer durante para prevenir e combater a violência contra as mulheres durante a pandemia do COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 et violence à l’égard des femmes: Ce que le secteur et le système de santé peuvent faire

Ce document fournit des informations clés sur ce que le secteur de la santé et les individus peuvent faire pour prévenir et combattre la violence à l'égard des femmes pendant la pandémie de COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)

This planning tool provides templates for use by government and other institutions to develop and disseminate risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) plans related to COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: April 25–May 1, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 y violencia contra la mujer: Lo que el sector y el sistema de salud pueden hacer

Este breve documento proporciona información clave sobre lo que el sector de la salud y las personas pueden hacer para prevenir y abordar la violencia contra las mujeres durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 и насилие в отношении женщинЧто может сделать сектор/система здравоохранения

Этот краткий документ содержит некоторую ключевую информацию о том, что сектор здравоохранения и отдельные лица могут сделать во время предотвращения и борьбы с насилием в отношении женщин во время пандемии COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

COVID-19 和暴力侵害妇女行为 - 卫生部门/系统能做些什么

这份简短的文件提供了一些重要信息，说明卫生部门和个人在COVID-19大流行期间如何预防和应对针对妇女的暴力行为"

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

FAQs about Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Prisons

Frequently asked questions about prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Food Safety and COVID-19

Safety measures for food shopping during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Infographic: Alcohol and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

This infographic explains how alcohol consumption does not prevent or treat COVID-19 infection.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

L’usage de drogues à moindre risque pendant l’épidémie de COVID-19

Guide sur les pratiques de réduction des méfaits pour une utilisation plus sûre des drogues lors de l'éclosion de COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Low Cost Hygiene and Social Distancing Interventions

Guidance for practicing social distancing and preventative measures effectively in various public settings.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Moving Around During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Fact sheet providing guidance on social protection and distancing measures when using public transit

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Practical Tips for Personal Anti-Virus Infection Control

Guidance for practicing social distancing and mitigating spread once individuals suspect sickness.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Proveedor de servicios de jeringuillas y reducción de daños operaciones durante el brote de COVID-19

Orientación para los servicios comunitarios de jeringas y proveedores de reducción de daños y uso más seguro de drogas en el brote de COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Safe Ramadan Practices in the Context of the COVID-19

This document provides public health-based advice for social and religious practices and gatherings during Ramadan that can be applied across different national contexts

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Safer drug use during the COVID-19 outbreak

Guidance on harm reduction practices for safer drug use in the COVID-19 outbreak.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Se Déplacer Pendant l'Epidémie de COVID-19

Fiche d'information fournissant des conseils sur la protection sociale et les mesures d'éloignement lors de l'utilisation des transports publiques

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Social Media Cards: Older Population and COVID-19

This series of social media cards shares information on how to support older populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Strengthening Preparedness for COVID-19 in Cities and Urban Settings

This document describes principles and approaches to preparing and implementing local COVID-19 plans, risk communication, public health and social measures, and preserving essential services in urban settings.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Syringe services and harm reduction provider operations during the COVID-19 outbreak

Guidance for community-based syringe services and harm reduction providers for safer drug use in the COVID-19 outbreak.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Un uso de drogas más seguro durante el brote de COVID-19

Orientación sobre prácticas de reducción de daños para un uso más seguro de drogas en el brote de COVID-19.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Vital Strategies COVID-19 Country Data Visualization Dashboard

Vital Strategies has launched an interactive data visualization platform for country-level COVID-19 data. The website offers novel visualizations of trends in cases, doubling time, deaths and case fatality ratios.

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

WHO COVID-19 Dashboard

Dashboard of global, regional and country-level COVID-19 cases and reported deaths and trends, updated in real-time

Uploaded on May 5, 2020

Перемещение во время вспышки COVID-19

Информационный бюллетень, содержащий рекомендации по социальной защите и мерам дистанцирования при использовании транспорта

Uploaded on May 1, 2020

Legal and Ethical Considerations for Public Health and Social Measures

This briefing note outlines the legal and ethical considerations that must be taken into account before and during implementation of public health and social measures (PHSMs). This document helps public health authorities implement PHSMs in a legal and ethical manner to improve results and avoid unintended consequences.

Uploaded on April 28, 2020

COVID-19 Playbook

This Playbook provides quick, practical access to key principles and high-yield tools to implement COVID-19 public health response activities. It describes the adaptive response approach, which is the practice of dynamically adapting epidemic response activities from containment, mitigation and suppression as the epidemic progresses along the epidemic curve.

Uploaded on April 27, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: April 18–24, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on April 27, 2020

Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 in Cities

To showcase your city’s leadership in the COVID-19 crisis, the Partnership for Healthy Cities communications team has developed images and suggested posts for your social media channels.

Uploaded on April 27, 2020

Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19, NCDs and Public Health and Social Measures (PHSMs)

To help your city’s residents better understand the risks of COVID-19 and comply with public health and social measures, the Partnership for Healthy Cities communications team has developed images and suggested posts for your social media channels.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Consideraciones y acciones prioritarias para liderar su ciudad a través de la pandemia del COVID-19

Esta lista de verificación incluye un conjunto de objetivos clave que corresponden a las etapas de preparación y respuesta de COVID-19 en su ciudad.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Garantir la sécurité alimentaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19

Ce guide oriente les dirigeants locaux et les parties prenantes sur les façons dont la pandémie de COVID-19 peut causer de graves problèmes de faim et de nutrition dans les villes et décrit ce que les villes peuvent faire pour réduire l'insécurité alimentaire pendant la pandémie.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Garantizar la seguridad alimentaria durante la pandemia del COVID-19

Esta guía orienta a los líderes locales y las partes interesadas sobre las formas en que la pandemia de COVID-19 puede causar graves problemas de hambre y nutrición en las ciudades y describe lo que las ciudades pueden hacer para reducir la inseguridad alimentaria durante la pandemia.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Intervenciones no Farmacológicas (INF) en las Ciudades

Una guía para los líderes locales sobre los principios de las medidas sociales de salud pública en respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19 y cómo aplicar estas medidas para individuos, hogares y comunidades.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Les éléments à prendre en compte et les actions prioritaires à mener pour gouverner votre ville pendant la pandémie de COVID-19

Cette liste de contrôle comprend un ensemble d'objectifs clés qui correspondent aux étapes de préparation et de réponse de COVID-19 dans votre ville.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Les interventions non pharmaceutiques (INP) dans les villes

Un guide pour les dirigeants locaux sur les principes des mesures sociales de santé publique en réponse à la pandémie de COVID-19 et comment appliquer ces mesures aux individus, aux ménages et aux communautés.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Maintenir les services essentiels dans les villes pendant la mise en œuvre de mesures sociales de santé publique

Ce guide informe les dirigeants locaux sur la façon de poursuivre les fonctions essentielles du gouvernement et d'assurer la continuité des services essentiels pendant la pandémie de COVID-19.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Mantener los servicios esenciales en las ciudades mientras se encuentran implementadas medidas sociales de salud pública

Esta guía informa a los líderes locales sobre cómo continuar las funciones esenciales del gobierno y garantizar la continuidad de los servicios esenciales durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Principes sur la communication des risques et les situations de crise

Guide pour les dirigeants locaux pour comprendre les principes de la communication des risques et des crises lors d'une urgence de santé publique et créer un plan d'action de communication des risques.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Principios de la comunicación de riesgo y crisis

Guía para que los líderes locales comprendan los principios de comunicación de riesgos y crisis durante una emergencia de salud pública y creen un plan de acción de comunicación de riesgos.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Trabajar con la prensa durante la pandemia del COVID-19

Una guía para líderes locales sobre cómo comunicarse efectivamente a través de la prensa durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Esta guía aconseja a los líderes sobre cómo priorizar las actividades de los medios de manera efectiva, realizar conferencias de prensa de manera adecuada y crear materiales escritos para la prensa.

Uploaded on April 23, 2020

Travailler avec la presse pendant la pandémie de COVID-19

Un guide pour les dirigeants locaux sur la façon de communiquer efficacement par le biais de la presse pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Ce guide conseille les dirigeants sur la façon de hiérarchiser efficacement les activités médiatiques, de mener des conférences de presse de manière appropriée et de créer des documents écrits pour la presse.

Uploaded on April 22, 2020

Ensuring Food Security During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This guide orients local leaders and stakeholders to the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic may cause severe hunger and nutrition problem in cities and outlines what cities can do to reduce food insecurity during the pandemic.

Uploaded on April 22, 2020

Maintaining Essential Services in Cities While Public Health Social Measures are in Place

This guide informs local leaders on how to continue essential government functions and ensure continuity of essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on April 22, 2020

Priority Considerations and Actions to Lead Your City Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

This checklist includes a set of key objectives that correspond to the preparedness and response stages of COVID-19 in your city.

Uploaded on April 22, 2020

Risk and Crisis Communication Principles

Guide for local leaders to understand the principles of risk and crisis communication during a public health emergency and create a risk communication plan of action.

Uploaded on April 17, 2020

Nonpharmaceutical Interventions in Cities

A guide for local leaders on the principles of public health social measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how to apply these measures for individuals, households, and communities.

Uploaded on April 17, 2020

Working with the Press During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A guide for local leaders on how to communicate effectively through the press during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide advises leaders on how to prioritize media activities effectively, conduct press conferences appropriately, and create written materials for the press.

Uploaded on April 16, 2020

Fundamentals of Communication During Crises and Emergencies

The toolkit helps local leaders identify communication goals and formulate relevant messages tailored to specific audiences.

Uploaded on April 16, 2020

Leadership During a Pandemic: What Your Municipality Can Do

Series of 19 tools designed to help municipality leaders prepare, respond to, and recover from disasters. The tools are categorized into four key areas: Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications, and Disaster Management.

Uploaded on April 16, 2020

Management of Dead Bodies

This tool outlines the key steps in managing cadavers when the numbers are expected to exceed typical capacity.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

2019 N-COV Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan

This strategic preparedness and response plan outlines the public health measures that the international community stands ready to provide to support all countries to prepare for and respond to 2019‑nCoV.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19

This document provides guidance on the use of medical masks in communities, at home and at health care facilities in areas that have reported outbreaks of COVID-19.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Communication des risques et communauté Préparation à l'engagement et réponse à Maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19)

Le rôle des Maires et des services municipaux sera déterminant pour répondre à la pandémie de Covid-19. Nous avons souhaité ici relayer vos initiatives et réflexions

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public

A multi-media webpage from the WHO, with advice for the public and explainers of basic public health social measures.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

COVID-19 and food safety: guidance for food businesses

This guide for food production, supply and service businesses explains how to keep workers in the healthy and safe, and how to preserve food safety along the food chain throughout all phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

COVID-19 and NCDs

This information note provides guidance on anticipating the needs of those living with noncommunicable diseases who appear to be more susceptible to becoming severely ill with COVID-19.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

COVID-19 Preparedness & Response

This tool is designed to support risk communication, community engagement staff and responders to develop, implement and monitor an effective action plan for communicating with the public, engaging with communities, local partners and other stakeholders to prepare and protect the public’s health during COVID-19 response.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to Support Country Preparedness and Response

A 3-module learning package on planning and priority actions to be included in countries’ preparedness and response plans across the major areas of public health preparedness and response.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Critical Preparedness, Readiness and Response Actions for COVID-19

The document describes the recommended preparedness, readiness and response actions for COVID-19 for each transmission scenario that local leaders should take, and provides links for further guidance.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Fact or Fiction

An illustrated set of FAQs about COVID-19, from WHO/South-East Asia. The document includes useful public-oriented infographics.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Food and Nutrition Tips During Self-Quarantine

Good nutrition is crucial for health, particularly in times when the immune system might need to fight back. This WHO/Europe guide aims to support healthy eating for individuals in self-quarantine and isolation.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Getting Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19

This document from the WHO gives advice on precautions for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in businesses and other workplaces.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Hospital Emergency Response Checklist

A checklist developed by WHO's EURO Region to assist hospital administrators and emergency managers in responding effectively to the most likely disaster scenarios.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools

The purpose of this document is to provide clear and actionable guidance for safe operations through the prevention, early detection and control of COVID-19 in schools and other educational facilities.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak

A series of messages developed by WHO that can be used to support mental and psychosocial well-being in different target groups during the pandemic.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Operational Considerations for Case Management of COVID-19 In Health Facility and Community

This document is meant to guide the care of COVID-19 patients as the response capacity of health systems is challenged to maximize COVID-19 patients' access to life-saving treatment, without compromising public health objectives and safety of health workers.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19

This document and risk assessment tool  provides practical guidance and recommendations to support the special role of religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities in COVID-19 education, preparedness, and response.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Preparedness, Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Prisons and other Places Of Detention

The document aims to assist countries in developing specific plans and/or consolidating further action for prisons and other places of detention in response to a COVID-19 pandemic, with consideration of preparedness plans, prevention and control strategies, and contingency plans to interface with the wider health and emergency planning system.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Responding To Community Spread of COVID-19

This document compiles technical guidance for government authorities, health workers, and other key stakeholders to guide response to community transmission.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Risk Communication and Community Engagement Readiness and Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

This document provides checklists and guidance for risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) readiness and initial responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Risk Communication Essentials (Course)

This instructional course covers core principles of risk communication and its application to disease outbreaks and health emergencies.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19

This guide can be used to prevent and address social stigma and discrimination that may arise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Stay Physically Active During Self-Quarantine

Staying at home for prolonged periods of time can pose a significant challenge for remaining physically active. This guidance provides tips on how to stay active and reduce sedentary behavior while at home in self-quarantine.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 Risk Communication Package for Healthcare Facilities

This resource provides risk communication guidance tailored to healthcare facility management and healthcare workers to promote the adoption of organizational and individual actions to protect health and safety in the workplace.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

Toolkit for Assessing Health-System Capacity for Crisis Management

A standardized toolkit for assessing health-system capacity for managing crises.

Uploaded on April 15, 2020

风险沟通和社区参与领域针对2019新型冠状病毒（2019-nCoV）的准备状况和应对措施临时指导文件第二版2020年1月26日

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Consideraciones de discapacidad durante el brote de COVID-19

Las personas con discapacidad pueden verse afectadas de manera más significativa por COVID-19. Este impacto puede mitigarse si las partes interesadas clave toman medidas simples y medidas de protección. Esta guía informa las acciones para proteger y responder a las necesidades de los discapacitados por parte de trabajadores de la salud, proveedores de servicios y miembros del hogar.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Considerações sobre incapacidade durante o surto de COVID-19

Pessoas com deficiência podem ser impactadas mais significativamente pelo COVID-19. Esse impacto pode ser mitigado se ações simples e medidas de proteção forem tomadas pelas principais partes interessadas. Esta orientação informa ações para proteger e responder às necessidades das pessoas com deficiência por profissionais de saúde, prestadores de serviços e membros da família.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Considérations sur le handicap pendant l'épidémie de COVID-19

Les personnes handicapées peuvent être touchées plus significativement par COVID-19. Cet impact peut être atténué si des actions simples et des mesures de protection sont prises par les principales parties prenantes. Ce guide informe les actions visant à protéger et à répondre aux besoins des personnes handicapées par les travailleurs de la santé, les prestataires de services et les membres du ménage.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Disability considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak

People with disabilities may be impacted more significantly by COVID-19. This impact can be mitigated if simple actions and protective measures are taken by key stakeholders. This guidance informs actions to protect and respond to the needs of the disabled by healthcare workers, service providers and household members.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Fortalecimiento de la seguridad sanitaria mediante la aplicación del Reglamento Sanitario Internacional (2005)

El propósito y el alcance del Reglamento Sanitario Internacional (2005) son prevenir, proteger, controlar y proporcionar una respuesta de salud pública a la propagación internacional de la enfermedad.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Renforcer la sécurité sanitaire par la mise en œuvre du Règlement sanitaire international (2005)

Le but et la portée du Règlement sanitaire international (2005) sont de prévenir, protéger contre, contrôler et apporter une réponse de santé publique à la propagation internationale des maladies.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Strengthening Health Security by Implementing the International Health Regulations (2005)

The purpose and scope of the International Health Regulations (2005) are to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

Повышение безопасности здоровья путем применения Международных медико-санитарных правил (2005 г.)

Tsel'yu i oblast'yu primeneniya Mezhdunarodnykh mediko-sanitarnykh pravil (2005 g.) yavlyayetsya predotvrashcheniye, zashchita, kontrol' i obespecheniye otvetnykh deystviy obshchestvennogo zdravookhraneniya na mezhdunarodnoye rasprostraneniye bolezney.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

تعزيز الأمن الصحي من خلال تطبيق اللوائح الصحية الدولية (2005)

Algharad min allawayih alsihiyat alduwaliat wanitaqiha (2005) hu mane aintishar al'amrad ealaa alsaeid alduwalii walhimayat minh walsiytarat ealayh watawfir aistijabat sihiyat eamat lah.

Uploaded on April 14, 2020

通过实施《国际卫生条例（2005）》加强卫生安全

Guójì wèishēng tiáolì (2005)” de mùdì hé fànwéi shì yùfáng, yùfáng, kòngzhì hé tígōng duì guójì jíbìng chuánbò de gōnggòng wèishēng duìcè.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Considerations Relating to Social Distancing Measures in Response to the COVID-19 Epidemic

This document aims to support public health preparedness planning and response activities based upon social distancing measures aimed at minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

COVID-19 A Frontline Guide for Local Decision-Makers

This guide provides an initial strategic framework for state, city, and local leaders as they begin planning what will need to be done to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the near term.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Information Sheet

An information sheet from the Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control on the role of mayors and the media, lessons from Singapore, and the challenges posed by tobacco products during the pandemic.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Resources Relevant to NCDs

A sharing platform from the NCD Alliance with information, resources and good practices for local leaders and for individuals living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and other health conditions.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication--Pandemic Influenza

This book from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides communication concepts and tools to assist in preparing for and responding to a severe influenza pandemic.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Emergency Planning Process Checklist

Checklist for business owners to develop and track implementation progress in business continuity and emergency action planning.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Health, NCDs, and Human Rights in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Resources

Resource hub shared by partners in the NCD community concerning the protection of human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Key Considerations: COVID-19 in Informal Urban Settlements (March 2020)

This brief sets out key considerations for protecting informal urban settlements from the spread and impacts ofCOVID-19.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Prioritized List of Recommendations to Increase Respirator Supply During a Pandemic

Fact sheet that provides a prioritized list of recommendations to local leaders to increase respirator supply during a pandemic, including coordination among manufactures, federal government and state government.

Uploaded on April 13, 2020

Rapid Urban Health Security Assessment (RUHSA) Tool

Uploaded on April 12, 2020

Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

Checklist for business owners to help prepare for the spread of COVID-19 and various business continuity scenarios.

Uploaded on April 12, 2020

Considerations for School Closure

Recommendations on school closure based on available science, reports from other countries and consultation with school health experts.

Uploaded on April 12, 2020

Crisis Emergency Risk Communication

A checklist from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the basic tenets of emergency risk communication.

Uploaded on April 12, 2020

Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission

The following is a framework for actions which local and state health departments can recommend in their community to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of COVID-19 in the United States.

Uploaded on April 12, 2020

Interim Guidance: Public Health Communicators Get Your Community Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

This guidance provides information to local risk communicator leaders about nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) during the preparedness phase and their use during a COVID-19 outbreak.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

Directrizes sobre o Rastreio de Contactos para a Pandemia do COVID-19

O rastreamento de contato é usado na fase inicial da epidemia do COVID-19 para limitar a transmissão e, nas fases posteriores, para identificar e colocar em quarentena os casos para evitar infecções generalizadas. Este guia suporta a adaptação da corrida de contatos para a epidemia em mudança, como os contatos podem ser identificados e as práticas recomendadas para gerenciar contatos.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

Guidance on Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Pandemic

Contact tracing is used in the early phase of the COVID-19 epidemic to limit transmission, and in later phases to identify and quarantine cases to prevent widespread infections. This guide supports adapting contact racing for the changing epidemic, how contacts can be identified, and best practices for managing contacts.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

Pandémie de la COVID-19 Directives sur la recherche des contacts

La recherche des contacts est utilisée dans la première phase de l'épidémie de COVID-19 pour limiter la transmission, et dans les phases ultérieures pour identifier et mettre en quarantaine les cas afin de prévenir les infections généralisées. Ce guide prend en charge l'adaptation des courses de contacts à l'évolution de l'épidémie, la façon d'identifier les contacts et les meilleures pratiques de gestion des contacts.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

Recomendacoes Para Uma Resposta Faseada A COVID-19

Este documento fornece um mapeamento de alto nível dos estágios do surto, com orientações sobre como cronometrar a captação mínima de diferentes intervenções que foram recomendadas pelo Africa CDC, impulsionadas por evidências e ciência.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

Recommendations for Stepwise Response to COVID-19

This Africa CDC document maps recommended COVID-19 responses to stages of the pandemic based on evidence and science.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

Reponse a la Pandemie COVID-19 Pour Les Etats Membres

Ce document fournit une cartographie de haut niveau des stades de la pandémie avec des conseils sur la façon de chronométrer l'adoption minimale des différentes interventions qui ont été recommandées par le CDC Afrique, sur la base des preuves et de la science.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

توجيه بشأن القيام بتتبع المخالطين لحالات جائحة فيروس كورونا المستجد ) )COVID-19

يتم استخدام تتبع الاتصال في المرحلة المبكرة لوباء COVID-19 للحد من انتقال العدوى ، وفي المراحل اللاحقة لتحديد الحالات والحجر الصحي لمنع انتشار العدوى. يدعم هذا الدليل تكييف سباقات الاتصال للوباء المتغير ، وكيفية تحديد جهات الاتصال ، وأفضل الممارسات لإدارة جهات الاتصال.

Uploaded on April 11, 2020

توصياتٌ لنهج تدريجي للاستجابة إلى فيروس كورونا المستجد COVID-19

ينتشر جائحة COVID-19 بسرعة في أفريقيا. لمساعدة البلدان على الاستجابة ، طور مركز مكافحة الأمراض والوقاية منها في إفريقيا هذا التوجيه حول كيفية تحديد الوقت الأدنى لاستيعاب التدخلات المختلفة التي أوصت بها مركز السيطرة على الأمراض في أفريقيا ، مدفوعة بالأدلة والعلم.

Uploaded on April 10, 2020

COVID ICU and Death Calculator

A tool by Resolve to Save Lives that estimates the need for critical care hospital resources and the expected mortality impact from COVID-19 transmission.

Uploaded on April 10, 2020

Epidemic Calculator

An interactive calculator by researchers at OpenAI to model the transmission, death rate, and healthcare burden of COVID-19. Epidemic and clinical parameters used are defined by peer-reviewed literature and the World Health Organization.

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Matrix Template

Toolkit that allows leaders to assess appropriate countermeasures across city municipal and private sectors associated with different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: Những điều cần biết và phải làm gì

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COVID-19: O que saber e o que fazer

Ficha informativa que fornece orientações essenciais para vários setores sociais sobre como preparar e impedir a propagação do COVID-19.

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COVID-19: What to Know and What To Do

Factsheet that provides essential guidance to various social sectors on how to prepare and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19: ಏನು ತಿಳಿಯಬೇಕು ಮತ್ತು ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು

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कोविड -१:: काय करावे आणि काय करावे

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ਕੋਵਿਡ -19: ਕੀ ਜਾਣਨਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕੀ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ

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Coronavirus and Chronic Diseases: An Extra Dose of Prevention

Factsheet providing tips on preventing the spread of COVID-19 for healthcare providers.

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Coronavírus e doenças crônicas (Profissionais de saúde)

Ficha informativa com dicas sobre a prevenção da propagação do COVID-19 para profissionais de saúde.

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Coronavirus et maladies chroniques: Une dose supplementaire de prevention

Fiche d'information fournissant des conseils sur la prévention de la propagation du COVID-19 pour les prestataires de soins de santé.

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Coronavirus y enfermedades crónicas: Una dosis extra de prevención

Hoja informativa que proporciona consejos sobre cómo prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 para los proveedores de atención médica

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Guidance on Coronovirus and Chronic Diseases for Providers

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Hướng dẫn của nhà cung cấp về phòng ngừa virus mạch vành ở bệnh nhân mắc bệnh mãn tính

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Kronik Hastalığı Olan Hastalarda Koroner Virüsleri Önleme Sağlayıcı Kılavuzu

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دليل المزود للوقاية من الفيروس التاجي في المرضى الذين يعانون من أمراض مزمنة

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पुरानी बीमारियों वाले रोगियों में कोरोनरी वायरस को रोकने के लिए एक प्रदाता की मार्गदर्शिका

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দীর্ঘস্থায়ী রোগের রোগীদের করোনারি ভাইরাস প্রতিরোধের জন্য সরবরাহকারীর গাইড

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ਦੀਰਘ ਬਿਮਾਰੀਆਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੋਰੋਨਰੀ ਵਾਇਰਸਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਤਾ ਦੀ ਗਾਈਡ

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ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಗಳ ರೋಗಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಧಮನಿಯ ವೈರಸ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ ಪೂರೈಕೆದಾರರ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶಿ

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慢性病患者預防冠狀病毒提供者指南

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Coronavirus and Chronic Diseases: An Extra Dose of Prevention

Factsheet providing tips on preventing the spread of COVID-19 for patients with hypertension, diabetes, or other chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Uploaded on April 7, 2020

Coronavírus e doenças crônicas (Pacientes)

Ficha informativa com dicas sobre a prevenção da disseminação do COVID-19 para pacientes com hipertensão, diabetes ou outras doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DNTs).

Uploaded on April 7, 2020

Coronavirus et maladies chroniques: Une dose supplementaire de prevention

Fiche d'information fournissant des conseils sur la prévention de la propagation du COVID-19 pour les patients souffrant d'hypertension, de diabète ou d''autres maladies chroniques non transmissibles (MNT).

Uploaded on April 7, 2020

Coronavirus y enfermedades crónicas: Una dosis extra de prevención

Hoja informativa que proporciona consejos para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 en pacientes con hipertensión, diabetes u otras enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ENT).

Uploaded on April 7, 2020

Hướng dẫn về việc ngăn chặn sự lây lan của coronavirus ở những bệnh nhân mắc bệnh mãn tính

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Kronik Hastalığı Olan Hastalarda Coronavirüsün Yayılmasını Önleme Kılavuzu

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دليل لمنع انتشار فيروس كورونا بين مرضى الأمراض المزمنة

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क्रोनिक डिजीज वाले मरीजों में कोरोनावायरस के प्रसार को रोकने पर मार्गदर्शन

Uploaded on April 7, 2020

तीव्र रोग असलेल्या रुग्णांमध्ये कोरोनाव्हायरसचा प्रसार रोखण्यासाठी मार्गदर्शन

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দীর্ঘস্থায়ী রোগে আক্রান্ত রোগীদের মধ্যে করোনাভাইরাস ছড়িয়ে পড়া প্রতিরোধ সম্পর্কিত গাইডেন্স

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ਦੀਰਘ ਰੋਗ ਵਾਲੇ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਕਰੋਨਾਵਾਇਰਸ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਲਈ ਸੇਧ

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ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಯ ರೋಗಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊರೊನಾವೈರಸ್ ಹರಡುವುದನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ

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คำแนะนำในการป้องกันการแพร่กระจายของ Coronovirus ในผู้ป่วยโรคเรื้อรัง

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预防冠状病毒在慢性病患者中传播的指南

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COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: April 11–17, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on April 6, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: April 4–10, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on April 6, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: March 28–April 3, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on March 30, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: March 21–27, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

Uploaded on March 23, 2020

COVID-19 Weekly Science Review: March 14–20, 2020

The Prevent Epidemics team at Resolve to Save Lives is compiling weekly updates on the latest scientific information about COVID-19. Please note: This is a snapshot of what is known and information changes rapidly.

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