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Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools

Avatar photo Jessica Ports Robbins March 13, 2020
Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidance to help protect children and schools from transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The guidance provides critical considerations and practical checklists to keep schools safe. It also advises national and local authorities on how to adapt and implement emergency plans for educational facilities.

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