The use of medical masks, respirators, and other face coverings is a widely discussed intervention in the response to COVID-19. There is no strong evidence either in favor of or against the widescale use of masks by members of the general public. WHO’s recommendation is that medical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as medical masks […]
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This briefing note provides background knowledge on the MHPSS aspects related to nCoV and suggests MHPSS activities that can be implemented. The messages can be helpful for those in contact with patients or relatives and feel the strain of working and living during the epidemic. The briefing is aimed both at those working in any
Asia Pacific Blood Network Rapid Brief White Paper, prepared: 17th February 2020 Executive Summary: The novel coronavirus that emerged in 2019 (SARS-CoV-2) in China is a significant new public health threat in the Asia-Pacific region. Whilst there are considerable information gaps at this time, experience with similar respiratory coronaviruses (SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV) suggest that SARS-CoV-2
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The complete statement from the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management regarding blood shortages and voluntary blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The COVID-19 Resource Compendium is a joint effort between the IFRC and Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC), with support from throughout the RCRC Movement including reference centres, regional offices, national societies, ICRC, and others. This compendium offers a comprehensive, dynamic, and evolving list of resources positioned to support Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies in
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Business Continuity Planning – Help Desk one-pagers in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian. More on the Business Continuity Planning Help Desk
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Sai Fah: The Flood Fighter is a mobile gaming app developed by UNESCO-BANGKOK. Players can download the game for free on their mobile devices and follow avatar Sai Fah as she learns flood safety lessons. It is available in English, French, Thai, and Bahasa Indonesian. Download on iOS / Android
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COVID-19 Health Help Desk: A comprehensive toolkit of guidance resources. National Societies’ and volunteers’ roles will change through the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries and communities, based on which activities to support public health, clinical and health systems activities are likely to be most impactful in their context and with their outbreak dynamics.
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Kids’ story in Spanish to explain COVID-19.
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Want to know how soap helps chase germs away? Try this easy experiment that can be done at home with simple household ingredients. Download the activity card for details and instructions.
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