Primary care can play a significant role in the COVID-19 response by differentiating patients with respiratory symptoms from those with COVID-19, making an early diagnosis, helping vulnerable people cope with their anxiety about the virus, and reducing the demand for hospital services. This document... provides national and subnational health managers, as well as staff at primary care facilities, with interim guidance on timely, effective and safe supportive management of patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 at the primary care level; and delivery of essential health services at the primary care level during the COVID-19 outbreak
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This dashboard includes the number of reported confirmed cases from countries/territories/areas of the WHO Western Pacific Region
10 Consejos para protegerte y proteger a otros no arriesguetes tu vida
10 Dicas para se proteger e proteger outras pessoas
People living with HIV depend on life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and access to ART must be maintained during periods of travel restrictions and lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Information note on HIV and COVID-19 addresses common concerns people living with HIV have rega...rding the risks of COVID-19 and how to minimize them. For HIV programme managers and health facilities providing HIV services, it identifies key points related to ensuring uninterrupted provision of ART, while protecting clients and staff from the risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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People with underlying noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease and cancer have a high risk for developing severe and even fatal COVID-19. It is important for them to strictly follow basic protective measures and make sure th...eir chronic diseases are well managed. However, pandemics cripple health systems and compromise provision routine medical care. This technical note gives general guidance to people living with NCDs, their caregivers and family members, the public, health programme managers and health-care workers on how to reduce risks of a COVID-19 infection and maintain care for people living with NCDs during the outbreak.
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Si tienes tos, puedes tener una enfermedad respiratoria:
Puede ser COVID-19, si es de aparición rápida, acompañada de tos seca, malestar general, fiebre y dificultad para respirar.
Puede ser TB, si se presenta como una tos de dos o más semanas de duración, y está acompañada de expectora...ción.
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Facing the COVID-19 (new coronavirus disease) pandemic, the countries of the world must take decisive action to stop the spread of the virus. In these critical circumstances, it is es- sential that everyone is informed about other health risks and hazards so that they can stay safe and healthy.
The... following factsheet provides important information that you should know about alcohol consumption and COVID-19. It addresses, among other things, the misinformation that is being spread through social media and other communication channels about alcohol and COVID-19.
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Severe cases of COVID-19 are associated with rehabilitation needs related to the consequences of ventilatory support, and prolonged immobilization and bed rest. These may include: − Impaired lung function; − Physical deconditioning and muscle weakness; − Delirium and other cognitive impairment...s; − Impaired swallow and communication; and − Mental health disorders and psychosocial support needs. − Rehabilitation needs may be amplified by underlying health conditions and decrements in health associated with ageing, − Rehabilitation professionals play an important role in facilitating early discharge, which is especially critical in the context of hospital bed shortages. − Rehabilitation needs of people with severe COVID-19 exist during the acute, sub-acute and long-term phases of care; rehabilitation professionals should be positioned in ICUs, hospital wards, stepdown facilities and in the community. − Particularly in the acute phase, rehabilitation interventions for patients with severe COVID-19 requiring ventilatory support generally require a particular skill-set acquired through specialist training.
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Infografía COVID-19: Formas de se preparar e se proteger indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais e/ou pessoas que apresentam doenças pré-existentes
A nota informativa é dirigida à órgãos gestores e reguladores, e prestadores de serviços de água e saneamento básico. Fornece informações sobre as primeiras ações básicas a serem tomadas em caso de emergência para garantir a segurança dos serviços de água e saneamento, priorizando a ...atenção às populações vulneráveis nos países.
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A COVID-19 é uma doença respiratória aguda causada pelo novo coronavírus humano (SARS-CoV-2, chamado de vírus COVID-19), que causa índices de mortalidade mais altos entre pessoas com idade ≥60 anos e entre pessoas com doenças de base como doença cardiovascular, doença respiratória crôni...ca, diabetes e câncer.
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Este folheto informativo contém informações importantes que você deve saber sobre o consumo de álcool e a COVID-19. Aborda, entre outras coisas, a desinformação que está sendo difundida por meio das redes sociais e outros meios de comunicação sobre o álcool e a COVID-19.
O mais important...e a ser lembrado é: o consumo de álcool não protege de forma alguma contra a COVID-19 nem previne que você seja infectado pelo vírus
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Esta hoja informativa contiene información importante sobre el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y la COVID-19. Entre otros aspectos, se aborda la información errónea que está circulando por las redes sociales y otros canales de comunicación acerca del alcohol y la COVID 19.
Lo más importante e...s que el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas no protege en absoluto frente a la COVID-19 ni evitará que usted contraiga el virus.
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This series of social media cards shares information on how to support older populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Given the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are advised to continue adopting the TB diagnostic algorithms recommended by PAHO / WHO.
Despite the differences in the modes of transmission of TB and COVID-19, certain personal protection measures are relevant for both diseases. Rout...ine measures to protect yourself from TB should continue along with additional precautions to protect workers from COVID-19.
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NAMI HelpLine
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I’m having a lot of anxiety because of the coronavirus. Please help.
I’m quarantined or working from home – lonely and isolated even further – what can I do?
I don’t have health insurance or a regular doctor – how can I get care?
What if I’m quarantin...ed and can’t get my medication? Will there be a shortage?
My business is suffering as a result of the Coronavirus. What assistance programs are available to help?
Are people who have a mental illness at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19?
Is there a vaccine or cure for COVID-19?
I lost a loved one to Coronavirus. Where can I find support?
I’m a smoker. Am I more likely to catch COVID-19? What should I do?
How does homelessness increase risk of contracting COVID-19?
My loved one is incarcerated, are they at increased risk for exposure to COVID-19?
I’m the aging parent of an adult child living with a serious mental illness. I want to be sure they are taken care of.
Are there any online support resources for people with substance use disorders?
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RECOMENDACIONES PSICOLÓGICAS PARA EXPLICAR A NIÑOS Y NIÑAS EL BROTE DE CORONAVIRUS-COVID 19
El Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Madrid, a través de la Sección de Psicología Clínica, de la Salud y Psicoterapia, quiere transmitir una serie de pautas dirigidas a padres, profesionales y fami...liares de niños y niñas, orientadas a promover un afrontamiento adecuado frente al brote de Coronavirus-Covid 19.
Estas recomendaciones están adaptadas para niños y niñas de 4 a 10 años, ya que en edades más tempranas la idea es más abstracta y requiere de una adaptación más sencilla. A partir de los 10 años comprenden conceptos más complejos, sin necesidad de realizar adaptaciones tan concretas como en esta etapa evolutiva.
Teniendo en cuenta la incertidumbre en cuanto a la evolución del brote en España, y que día a día nos enfrentamos a una nueva situación, conviene adaptar también la información que traslademos. Por ello debemos darle la importancia que merece a la prevención de la transmisión del virus y las medidas de higiene, reduciendo también situaciones de alarma que afecten a los menores.https://www.copmadrid.org/web/comunicacion/comunicado/222/recomendaciones-psicologicas-para-explicar-a-ninos-y-ninas-el-brote-de-coronavirus-covid-19
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In this comic story, children will learn how the coronavirus works in the human body, and how the body can fight it!