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This brief sets out practical considerations relating to the design and impact of measures that restrict human movement patterns in the context of COVID-19. These measures include: quarantine, in which individuals who have been exposed to a communica...
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This document provides advice on the detection and management of ill travelers suspected to have COVID-19 at points of entry and on conveyances of all types, with the following measures to be implemented based on country priorities and capacities: De...
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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...
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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 De...
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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 fro...
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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 be...
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Preparedness, prevention, and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for refugees and migrants in non-camp settings. Guidance is available in English and Portuguese.
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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)
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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 ha...