WHO - Risk Communication Package for Healthcare Facilities:

This package provides healthcare facility management and healthcare workers with an overview of the key actions required to keep safe and healthy in the workplace and can be downloaded here  

Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 outbreak

Important role for psychologists 

6 March 2020

In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world. WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this time of crisis is generating stress in the population. These mental health considerations were developed by the Mental Health Department as support for mental and psychological well-being during COVID-19 outbreak and can be downloaded here  

ECDC - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control:

Guidelines on non – pharmaceutical countermeasures

Promote safety: people can enhance safety by following guidelines on personal protection, environmental countermeasures, social distancing countermeasures and travel – related countermeasures as explained by the ECDP: Guidelines on non – pharmaceutical countermeasures  

Several countries are now experiencing sustained local transmission of COVID-19, including in Europe. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation with ongoing outbreak investigations. ECDC is closely monitoring this outbreak and providing risk assessments to guide EU Member States and the EU Commission in their response activities. More information can be found here 