According to an estimate around three billion people worldwide are now facing some form of lockdown. Many jobs will be lost. As India goes into lockdown, migrant workers without protections are desperately trying to return home. Currently, India is in Phase 2; if we don’t stop transmissions, country could slip into Italy-like situation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a series of short videos to help us understand how we can all play our part. The videos provide information on the key steps we can take to protect ourselves and each other.
Avoid Close Contact
This video explains why avoiding close contact with anyone who has a fever, cough or other respiratory symptoms is so important. And what to do if you need to take care of someone who is sick.
How to wear and dispose of masks
The sale of protective masks has increased dramatically since coronavirus was declared a pandemic. If you choose to wear one, here’s how to dispose of it correctly.
Protecting yourself and others
From washing your hands carefully and disposing of tissues, to when you should consider seeking medical advice, this video covers the key steps we can take to protect ourselves and each other.
COVID-19 in the workplace – Q&A
In a live Q&A session, viewers from around the world used the hashtag #askWHO to ask Dr Rosamund Lewis about the subject of coronavirus in the workplace. If you missed the live session, you can view this video recording.
