Find the following resources about Personal Protective Equipment: MASKS IFRC guidance on the generalised use of cloth face masks during the COVID-19. Languages: EN, SP, FR, AR, PT (1), PT(2), RU. IFRC guidance on the use of face masks during the pandemic. Languages: EN WHO interim guidance on Mask use in the context of COVID-19: […]
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Find the following resources about Public Health Response: EPIDEMIC CONTROL FOR VOLUNTEERS (ECV) Spitting etiquette – Epidemic Control for Volunteers. Languages: EN, SP, FR Sneezing etiquette – Epidemic Control for Volunteers. Languages: EN, SP, FR Guide for National Society teams_Rapid training for community response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak RCRC Prevention and key messages and
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Find the following resources about General Information and Response Options: RISK, EVIDENCE, AND MODELLING Weekly & Bi-Weekly Updates – Evidence and Assessments ACAPS Scenarios for COVID-19 Institute of Development Studies_ Secondary impacts of major disease outbreaks Evidence on COVID-19 transmission Languages: EN, FR, AR, SP, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Response: Quick Reference Guidance for
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This guidance shared through the health resources in this compendium Guidance for Staff and Volunteers working with Older people on COVID-19
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National Societies’ and volunteers’ roles will change through the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries/communities, based on which public health, clinical and health systems activities are likely to be most impactful. National Societies must work with their public authorities so that both government and NS understand their respective mandates and the roles
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The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) offers guidance related to the public health and clinical health aspects of COVID-19 preparedness and response.
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This guidance material offers an introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) in the community, in the context of the coronavirus. It will help readers/participants understand how community members become worried, and the National Society’s role in PFA.
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This material is to guide understanding of: – How to support the community in safe home based care messages – How to minimize the spread to other family and community members through key messages – How to protect one’s self, one’s family, and one’s community
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These documents offer guidance on how to understand prevention methods, the importance of good community engagement, why misinformation and fear can drive people away from living healthy, the key function of hand-washing in minimizing the spread of the virus, and communication and behavior change. Sneezing and spitting etiquette tools are also offered below.
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This guide is developed for National Society teams to: • develop basic understanding of the virus • identify transmission route of the virus and the chain of infection • develop understanding of key health messages and preventative measures • define the National Society role in protecting the community • develop an understanding of: o home