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There is a current outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
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4 November 2020
Considerations for implementing and adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19
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14 September 2020
Considerations for school-related public health measures in the context of COVID-19
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25 August 2020
Operational considerations for COVID-19 management in the accommodation sector: interim guidance
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10 May 2020
Considerations for public health and social measures in the workplace in the context of COVID-19
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19 November 2020 Statement
Joint Statement on Data Protection and Privacy in the COVID-19 Response
13 November 2020 Departmental news
Over US$ 2 billion raised to support equitable access to COVID vaccines with additional US$ 5 billion needed in 2021
13 November 2020 News release
Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator commitments reach US$ 5.1billion following new contributions, including at Paris Peace Forum
12 June 2020 Departmental news
Ending the neglect: inaugural webinar on the new road map, COVID-19 and the road to recovery
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