Guidance material

This interim guidance “Infection Prevention and Control for the safe management of a dead body in the context of COVID-19” is for all those, including managers of health care facilities and mortuaries, religious and public health authorities, and families, who tend to the bodies of persons who have died of suspected or confirmed COVID-19. [updated […]

Safe body handling and mourning ceremonies for COVID-19 affected communities: Implementation guidance for National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement has extensive experience supporting safe Management of the Dead (MotD) in infectious disease outbreaks. This includes procedures and approaches designed to prevent transmission of epidemic diseases after death through

Home care for patients with suspected novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection presenting with mild symptoms and management of contacts (WHO). Guidance is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese (Simplified) [updated guidance from August 2020]

WHO Advice on the use of masks in the community, during home care and in healthcare settings in the context of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. Guidance is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Arabic and Russian below. This guidance was updated in December 2020.

Preparedness, prevention, and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for refugees and migrants in non-camp settings. Guidance is available in English and Portuguese.

IASC Interim Guidance. Scaling-up COVID-19 outbreak readiness and response operations in humanitarian situations. Including camps and Camp-Like Settings. (Version 1.1 – March 2020)

Training presentation for volunteers. By the end of the session, the participants will understand: Prevention methods Importance of good community engagement Why misinformation and fear can drive people away from living healthy The key function of handwashing in minimizing the spread of the virus Communication and behaviour change

Guide for National Society teams: Rapid training for community response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.