This WHO document, is an update of the guidance published on 5 June 2020, includes new scientific evidence relevant to the use of masks for reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and practical considerations
WHO interim guidance: Mask use in the context of COVID-19 Read More »
A testagem é um componente crítico da resposta à epidemia, pois permite que as autoridades de saúde pública identifiquem os casos individuais e os hotspots emergentes de COVID-19 e implementem rapidamente medidas eficazes de controle da epidemia, como isolamento e tratamento e rastreamento de contatos em casos confirmados para diminuir e parar a propagação do
Nota de orientação sobre a testagem de SARS-CoV-2 Read More »
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, states are facing an unprecedented public health challenge, which has forced them to adopt stringent measures. Against this backdrop, the management of migratory movements adds another layer of complexity – migrants must not be disproportionately affected either by the pandemic itself or by the measures legitimately adopted by states in
COVID-19 AND THE IMPACT ON MIGRANTS – IFRC Briefing note: Read More »
These documents are a summary of the risk, evidence, and assessment related to COVID-19. These are updated on a weekly basis and past updates can be found under ‘Risk, Evidence, and Modelling’. Future updates will appear in the same location.
16-22 November COVID-19 update Read More »
the WHO interim guidance on the quality, performance characteristics and related standards of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used in the context of COVID-19. This includes WHO Priority Medical Devices, specifically: surgical masks, non-surgical masks, gloves, goggles, face shields, gowns and N95 masks
WHO Technical specifications of personal protective equipment for COVID-19 Read More »
This guidance provides explanations of the types and reliability of different test types and strategies. It is meant to inform effective decision-making by National Societies involved in or considering support to COVID-19 testing. Last updated on October 2020.
Testing for COVID-19 guidance_Arabic Read More »
The Epidemic Control for Volunteers training manual and accompanying toolkit are intended for at volunteers and their trainers in local branches of National Societies. Whilst not exhaustive, the training aims to familiarize volunteers with the most common epidemics and those that cause the most death and suffering. It encourages them to use evidence-based actions and
Epidemic Control for Volunteers Manual (2008)_Chinese Read More »
Guidance note on SARS-CoV-2 Testing. Portuguese version
Guidance note on SARS-CoV-2 Testing Read More »
This paper, developed by the TWG on Protecting the Rights of M&D Children, the MDI and Geneva Advocacy office, aims to provide further complementary analysis, suggested text for proposal and project design, and technical guidance to SC colleagues.
COVID-19: Operational Guidance for Migrant & Displaced Children Read More »
This guidance on TIP considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic is intended as a quick reference tool to support colleagues in the field working directly with internally displaced persons (IDPs) and/or engaged in protection advocacy. It has been developed in response to requests for further guidance on how the evolving COVID-19 pandemic may disproportionally impact internally