Practitioner Community

Advice on the use of masks in the community (World Health Organization)

Avatar photo IFRC Health & Care July 21, 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.

Are you sure you want to delete this "resource"?
This item will be deleted immediately. You cannot undo this action.
Confirm Cancel
File Name File Size Download
WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.5-eng-2.pdf
WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.5-ara.pdf
WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.5-chi.pdf
WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.5-rus.pdf
WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.spanish.pdf

Related Resources

Guidance material
ICRC Sexual and reproductive health recommendations COVID-19
27 Jul 2020
As part of the global ICRC response and taking in consideration the actual situation Covid-19 Pandemic, initial research and reflection regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) activities, insights regarding SRH activities integrating Covid-19 ...
Tags: Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Assessment or evaluation, Guidance material
Introduction to the Guidelines for the domestic facilitation and regulation of international disaster relief and initial recovery assistance (IDRL Guidelines)
27 Jul 2017
In November 2007, the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent unanimously adopted a set of recommendations to help governments prepare their regulatory systems for international disaster response. The Guidelines for the dom...
Tags: Assessment or evaluation, Guidance material, Disaster Law
Guidance material
Thunderstorm Safety Checklist. Korean
03 Jul 2014
Thunderstorm Safety Checklist that includes ‘How can I prepare ahead on time?”, “What should I do during a thunderstorm?” & “What do I do after a thunderstorm?”. Korean
Tags: Guidance material, Thunderstorm

Start typing and press enter to search

Scroll to Top