WHO’s recommended fabric mask materials and composition
WHO has released an updated mask guidance in June 2020 which can be found here:
www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
It has updated information on a new study released on...
Media briefing on COVID-19 – 18 September 2020
Joining WHO Director-General Dr Tedros at the Virtual Press Briefing of 18 September 2020 was
· Dr...
Preventing COVID-19 in your workplace or while teleworking
There are simple things you can do to keep yourself, your colleagues at work and your family members protected from COVID-19. Watch this short...
Dr Maria Van Kerkhove on human to human transmission from the press conference on...
“Right from the start from the first notification we received on the 31st of December ... I immediately thought ... that there may be...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19: Immunity after recovery from COVID-19
How long does your immunity last after you recover from COVID-19? Can you get reinfected? Why do you need to continue with preventative measures?...
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.
WHO scientific brief on COVID-19 transmission
WHO issued an updated scientific brief on COVID-19 transmission, which provides information on how, when and in which settings the virus spreads between people.
COVID-19...
Follow the journey of a mask
Every day, the World Health Organization and World Food Programme work together to deliver protective gear and other critical COVID-19 response supplies to...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 – I am vaccinated, what next?
Episode #23
If you already got your COVID-19 vaccine, are you wondering when the immunity kicks in and how long it lasts? Can you still...
COVID-19 and young people – Play it safe
"We call on young people to take precautionary measures: hand hygiene, physical distance, wear a mask, stay home if you’re feeling unwell, avoid crowded...
