Recent Developments and Overview of the Country Reports

People infected by any one of these viruses may produce antibodies that cross-react with antibodies produced in response to infection with SARS-CoV-2.. Many countries are now

If contacts are in close proximity to each other, such as being in the same household, and one of them becomes a COVID-19 probable or confirmed case, the follow-up period of

community transmission: contact tracing may be difficult when transmission is intense but should be carried out as much as possible, focusing on household contacts, health

Studies of influenza, influenza-like illness, and human coronaviruses (not including COVID-19) provide evidence that the use of a medical mask can prevent the spread of

14-23 However, there is currently no evidence that wearing a mask (whether medical or other types) by healthy persons in the wider community setting, including

WHO’s guidance on the type of respiratory protection to be worn by health workers providing care to COVID-19 patients is based on 1) WHO recommendations on IPC for epidemic-

• Put in place respiratory and hand hygiene and physical distancing measures in transportation such as school buses, and tips for students on safe commute to and from school,

The main changes introduced in this document are a risk-based approach for school operations in the context of COVID-19 based on the level and intensity of the transmission