Guide for National Society teams including health coordinators, supervisors, branch officers & volunteers: Rapid training for community response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak (23/2/20)
May 8, 2020
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 care
o use of masks and gloves
o safe disposal of waste
o contact tracing
o Introduction to psychological first aid (PFA) and Risk Communication and Community Engagement