Country & Technical Guidance – Corona Virus News

Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline

Continuity of essential health services: Facility assessment tool

Diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccine readiness, and other health products for COVID-19

Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications

Maintaining surveillance of influenza and monitoring SARS-CoV-2 – adapting Global Influenza surveillance and Response System (GISRS) and sentinel systems during the COVID-19 pandemic

Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination Planning for COVID-19 vaccines

Technical specifications of personal protective equipment for COVID-19

Emergency Global Supply Chain System (COVID-19) catalogue

Immunization as an essential health service: guiding principles for immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and other times of severe disruption

Readiness for influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic

WHO-convened Global Study of the Origins of SARS-CoV-2

Considerations for implementing and adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19

Critical preparedness, readiness and response actions for COVID-19

Suite of health service capacity assessments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Prevention, identification and management of health worker infection in the context of COVID-19

Laboratory assessment tool for laboratories implementing SARS-CoV-2 testing

Assessment tool for laboratories implementing SARS-CoV-2 testing: Interim Guidance

Considerations in the investigation of cases and clusters of COVID-19

Infection prevention and control health-care facility response for COVID-19

Ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff in COVID-19 health-care facilities

Handbook for public health capacity-building at ground crossings and cross-border collaboration

Emergency Global Supply Chain System (COVID-19) catalogue

Schools and other educational institutions transmission investigation protocol for coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 Target product profiles for priority diagnostics to support response to the COVID-19 pandemic v.1.0

COVID-19 vaccine introduction readiness assessment tool

Preparing countries for COVID-19 vaccine introduction

Thailand: How a strong health system fights a pandemic

Considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of COVID-19

WHO SAGE values framework for the allocation and prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination

Diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2

Antigen-detection in the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection using rapid immunoassays

COVID-19 Supply Portal - Supply Coordinators

Infection prevention and control for the safe management of a dead body in the context of COVID-19: interim guidance

Corticosteroids for COVID-19

Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services: Web annex

Pulse survey on continuity of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic: interim report, 27 August 2020

COVID-19 Essential Supplies Forecasting Tool

Promoting public health measures in response to COVID-19 on cargo ships and fishing vessels

Operational considerations for COVID-19 management in the accommodation sector: interim guidance

COVID-19 Essential Supplies Forecasting Tool

Advice on the use of masks for children in the community in the context of COVID-19

Malaysia: Strong preparedness and leadership for a successful COVID-19 response

Considerations for quarantine of contacts of COVID-19 cases

Home care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and management of their contacts

Public health surveillance for COVID-19: interim guidance

WHO COVID-19 Case definition

Global surveillance of COVID-19: WHO process for reporting aggregated data

Status of environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 virus

Estimating mortality from COVID-19

WHO COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Progress Report - 1 February to 30 June 2020

Reagent calculator for portal

Considerations for the provision of essential oral health services in the context of COVID-19

Water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

Considerations for implementing mass treatment, active case‐finding and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Safe Eid al Adha practices in the context of COVID-19: Interim guidance

Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services: Policy brief, 24 July 2020

Guidance for conducting a country COVID-19 intra-action review (IAR)

Botswana: Bordering Africa’s Epicenter - How early action and careful border control policies have so far contained COVID-19 to clusters

Kyrgyzstan: Early planning for strong COVID-19 preparedness and response actions

Practical actions in cities to strengthen preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Global COVID-19 Clinical Platform: Rapid core case report form (CRF)

Global COVID-19 Clinical Platform: Pregnancy Case Report Form (CRF)

WHO mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool – Generic events

WHO mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool – Religious events

WHO Mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool – Sports events

Maintaining a safe and adequate blood supply during the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions

Investing in and building longer-term health emergency preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Smoking and COVID-19

Preparedness for cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Infection prevention and control during health care when coronavirus disease (‎COVID-19)‎ is suspected or confirmed

Biomedical equipment for COVID-19 case management - inventory tool: Interim guidance

Rapid hospital readiness checklist: Interim Guidance

Breastfeeding and COVID-19

Colombia: Through a structured and coordinated response, Colombia seeks to leave no one behind in the fight against COVID-19

Addressing violence against children, women and older people during the covid-19 pandemic: Key actions

Criteria for releasing COVID-19 patients from isolation

Technical specifications for Pressure Swing Adsorption(PSA) Oxygen Plants

Medical certification, ICD mortality coding, and reporting mortality associated with COVID-19

Monitoring and evaluation framework

Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19

Digital tools for COVID-19 contact tracing

Interim guidance for the poliomyelitis (polio) surveillance network in the context of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Case Report Form for suspected cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) in children and adolescents temporally related to COVID-19

Maintaining essential health services: operational guidance for the COVID-19 context interim guidance

Controlling the spread of COVID-19 at ground crossings

Key planning recommendations for mass gatherings in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak

Surveillance protocol for SARS-CoV-2 infection among health workers

Ethical considerations to guide the use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19 contact tracing

Clinical management of COVID-19

Assessment of risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in health workers: protocol for a case-control study

Population-based age-stratified seroepidemiological investigation protocol for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection

Operational planning guidance to support country preparedness and response

Somalia: Working with an expanded network of national and international partners to address COVID-19

Framework for decision-making: implementation of mass vaccination campaigns in the context of COVID-19

COVID-19 Supply Portal: Frequently asked questions

Overview of Public Health and Social Measures in the context of COVID-19

Cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents with COVID-19

Immunization in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

Gender and COVID-19

Considerations for mass gatherings in the context of COVID-19: annex: considerations in adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19

Laboratory biosafety guidance related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Considerations for public health and social measures in the workplace in the context of COVID-19

Contact tracing in the context of COVID-19

Public health and social measures for COVID-19 preparedness and response in low capacity and humanitarian settings

COVID-19 and the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and receptor blockers

Community-based health care, including outreach and campaigns, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 v4: operational support and logistics: disease commodity packages

Frequently asked questions: Breastfeeding and COVID-19

Preparedness for cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Operational considerations for managing COVID-19 cases or outbreaks on board ships: interim guidance

COVID-19 Supply Chain System: Purchasing consortia status as of 28 April 2020

Strengthening Preparedness for COVID-19 in Cities and Urban Settings

COVID-19 message library

COVID 19 Landscape of experimental treatments

WHO Working Group – Solidarity core protocol for therapeutics

F&Q: WHO COVID-19 essential supplies forecasting tool (COVID-19-ESFT)

"Immunity passports" in the context of COVID-19

“Immunity passports” in the context of COVID-19 - 24 April 2020

Working with Community Advisory Boards for COVID-19 related clinical studies

COVID-19 and Food Safety: Guidance for competent authorities responsible for national food safety control systems

WHO reference laboratories providing confirmatory testing for COVID-19

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with COVID-19

Preparedness, prevention and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for refugees and migrants in non-camp settings

Technical specifications for invasive and non-invasive ventilators for COVID-19

Safe Ramadan practices in the context of the COVID-19: interim guidance

COVID-19 Strategy update

COVID‑19 strategy update - 14 April 2020

Considerations for sports federations/sports event organizers when planning mass gatherings in the context of COVID-19: interim guidance

Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination and COVID-19

Clinical care of severe acute respiratory infections – Tool kit

List of priority medical devices for COVID-19 case management

Advice on the use of point-of-care immunodiagnostic tests for COVID-19: scientific brief

Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19

COVID-19 and Food Safety: Guidance for Food Businesses

COVID-19 and violence against women

Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages

WHO SAVES LIVES: Clean your hands in the context of COVID-19

Oxygen sources and distribution for COVID-19 treatment centres

Risk assessment and management of exposure of health care workers in the context of COVID-19: data template

Recommendations to Member States to improve hand hygiene practices to help prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus

Guidance for laboratories shipping specimens to WHO reference laboratories that provide confirmatory testing for COVID-19 virus

Off-label use of medicines for COVID-19

Severe Acute Respiratory Infections Treatment Centre

WHO recommendations to reduce risk of transmission of emerging pathogens from animals to humans in live animal markets or animal product markets

Origin of SARS-CoV-2

Operational considerations for COVID-19 surveillance using GISRS: interim guidance

Operational considerations for managing COVID-19 cases/outbreak on board ships

Infection prevention and control guidance for long-term care facilities in the context of COVID-19

Laboratory testing strategy recommendations for COVID-19: interim guidance

Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19: How COVID-19 spreads

Rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected

Management of ill travellers at points of entry – international airports, seaports and ground crossings – in the context of COVID -19 outbreak

Laboratory testing for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in suspected human cases

Risk assessment and management of exposure of health care workers in the context of COVID-19: interim guidance

Operational considerations for case management of COVID-19 in health facility and community

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak: rights,roles and responsibilities of health workers, including key considerations for occupational safety and health

Operational considerations for managing COVID-19 cases or outbreak in aviation: interim guidance

Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak

Scaling up COVID-19 Outbreak Readiness and Response in Camps and Camp Based Settings (jointly developed by IASC / IFRC / IOM / UNHCR / WHO)

Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Action Plan Guidance COVID-19 Preparedness and Response

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

Responding to community spread of COVID-19

Disease commodity package - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Shipment booking form for COVID-19 clinical samples version 2

Data template for health worker exposure assessment tool

Data dictionary for health worker exposure assessment tool

Revised case report form for confirmed Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 (‎‎‎report to WHO within 48 hours of case identification)‎‎‎

Report of the WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Case-based reporting form

Preparing for large-scale community transmission of COVID-19

Household transmission investigation protocol for 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection

Data dictionary for case-based reporting form

COVID-19 Early Epidemiologic and Clinical investigations for public health response

A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma associated with COVID-19

The first few X cases and contacts (‎FFX)‎ investigation protocol for coronavirus disease 2019 (‎COVID-19)‎, version 2.2

Surface sampling of coronavirus disease (‎COVID-19)‎: a practical “how to” protocol for health care and public health professionals

Strategic preparedness and response plan

WHO R&D Blueprint: novel Coronavirus: prospects for evaluating cross-reactivity of nCoV with SARS-CoV

Risk communication and community engagement readiness and response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19): interim guidance, 19 March 2020

Protocol for assessment of potential risk factors for 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection among health care workers in a health care setting

Molecular assays to diagnose COVID-19: Summary table of available protocols

Informal consultation on prioritization of candidate therapeutic agents for use in novel coronavirus 2019 infection

Home care for patients with suspected novel coronavirus (‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎nCoV)‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ infection presenting with mild symptoms and management of contacts

Laboratory testing of 2019 novel coronavirus (‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎2019-nCoV)‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ in suspected human cases: interim guidance, 17 January 2020

Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected

Risk communication and community engagement readiness and initial response for novel coronaviruses (nCoV)

Laboratory testing of human suspected cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection

National capacities review tool for a novel coronavirus

Handbook for the management of public health events on board ships

Handbook for the inspection of ships and issuance of ship sanitation certificates

Disease commodity package for novel coronavirus

Patients Alerts

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This Clinical Guidance (“Guidance”) is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to offer physicians guidance regarding best practices in caring for and treating patients infected by COVID-19. Adherence to any recommendations included in this Guidance will not ensure successful treatment in every situation. Furthermore, the recommendations contained in this Guidance should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care, or be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care.