This resource mapping contains signposting and direct links to a range of resource sites and content online; this includes information about the main sources for trustworthy information about the pandemic; sites for e-learning; organisations providing COVID-19 communication response guidance and tools; and sites providing downloadable materials such as factsheets and posters and access to material such as videos and audio.
- The Mapping document (draft v01) is available for download as pdf: Mapping of Resources for Effective Local Communication Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- The online version below will be added to on a regular basis. Recommendations for additional links and resources are welcomed, please email these to [email protected] and they will be added to this online version of the mapping.
- Accompanying the Mapping is a Guidance document produced by the C4D Network.
CONTENTS
HEALTH INFORMATION
TRUSTED SOURCES
SELECTION OF RESOURCES
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT
KEY SITES
COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES & MATERIALS
SELECTION OF RESOURCES
CHANNELS
COVID-19 RESPONSE – AREAS OF FOCUS
MENTAL HEALTH
STIGMA
MISINFORMATION & FACT CHECKING
MEDIA SUPPORT
COMMUNICATION STAKEHOLDERS
COMMUNITY
CHILDREN
PARENTS
YOUTH
ELDERLY
EDUCATORS
THOSE WHO ARE ILL
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
DISPLACED PEOPLE
THE MARGINALISED
COMMUICATION SUPPORT IN RANGE OF LANGUAGES
HEALTH INFORMATION
HEALTH INFORMATION – TRUSTED SOURCES
World Health Organisation (WHO): The primary global source for information on coronavirus. https://www.who.int/es/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center (JHU): A resource portal to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide response, improve care, and save lives. https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Major portal for coronavirus information and resources. US-focused but applicable information. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Findex.html
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control: Communication resources including leaflets, infographics, videos and FAQ. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/novel-coronavirus-china
Public Health England (PHE): Information for the public on the outbreak of coronavirus and information about the virus and its symptoms. UK focused but applicable information. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Novel Coronavirus Information Center (Elsevier): Major health publisher’s free health and medical research on COVID-19. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/coronavirus-information-center
COVID-19 Resource Centre (The Lancet): This resource from world leading medical journal brings together free to access COVID-19 content from across The Lancet journals. https://www.thelancet.com/coronavirus?dgcid=kr_pop-up_tlcoronavirus20
HEALTH INFORMATION – SELECTION OF RESOURCES
Podcasts – Public Health on Call (Johns Hopkins): Experts from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offer science and evidence-based insights on coronavirus. https://www.jhsph.edu/podcasts/public-health-on-call/
COVID-19 Expert Reality Check (GHN): Respected global health experts give their quick “reality checks” on key issues related to the outbreak. https://www.globalhealthnow.org/2020-02/coronavirus-expert-reality-check
Simple Guide – How to keep safe (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51711227
Simple Guide – What are the symptoms? (BBC, UK): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366
Guidance – Naming the Disease (WHO): Accurate information about how to name the virus / disease. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/naming-the-coronavirus-disease-(covid-2019)-and-the-virus-that-causes-it
FAQ about COVID-19 (WHO): Extensive list of questions answered. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
COVID-19 podcasts and webinars (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP): Relevant medical webinars and audio podcasts by subject matter experts. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/podcasts-webinars
Audio podcast – Understanding the spread of COVID-19 (Annals of Internal Medicine, Mar 17, 2020): https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2762941/annals-call-understanding-spread-covid-19
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT – KEY SITES
Communication Initiative (CI): the main knowledge portal for research and resources in social and behaviour change communications. Key source for COVID-19 communication resources and strategy. https://www.comminit.com/global/category/sites/global
Compass: Providing articles, tools, and project examples for social and behaviour change related to Coronavirus. https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/trending-topics/coronavirus
C4D Network: Communication Response to Combat Coronavirus micro-site. https://c4d.org/covid-19
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT – COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES & MATERIALS
C4D Network: Mapping of Communication Resources – COVID19: This resource mapping contains signposting and direct links to a range of resource sites and content online; this includes information about the main sources for trustworthy information about the pandemic; sites for e-learning; organisations providing COVID-19 communication response guidance and tools; and sites providing downloadable materials such as factsheets and posters and access to material such as videos and audio. [English. Available for download as pdf]
C4D Network: Guidance for Effective Local Communication Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guide seeks to address questions about how we can face local communication challenges presented by the pandemic, and how communicators respond effectively to the situation through supporting our communities to cope and to protect themselves. [English. Available for download as pdf, and word version available for translation]
Multiple Resources (Compass): Database of COVID-19 social and behaviour change resources. https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/trending-topics/covid-19-resources-social-and-behavior-change.
Multiple Resources (CDC): Communication resources; including video, fact sheets, and posters and more. [Multi language] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/communication-resources.html
Resources for Those Responding to COVID-19 (CDAC): Providing latest guidance, messaging, advice and resources. http://www.cdacnetwork.org/i/20200316224410-9m4ud/
Multiple Media Resources – Covering COVID-19: Reports, Resources and Tools (GMFD): https://gfmd.info/reporting-on-covid-19-resources-and-tools/
Multiple Resources (SOS): Short, imaged-based resources designed to support locations with weaker health systems; Infographic posters, PowerPoint presentations and videos [Multi language]. https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/2019-ncov/ncov-education-and-communication
Rapid Response Toolbox for Coronavirus (Medical Mission Institute Wurzburg): This is a large resource database with a new section for COVID-19, with many resources including for communicators. [Multi language] https://www.medbox.org/toolbox/5E6EA419CA7A4
Coronavirus Portal (UNICEF): Resources for risk communication and community engagement. https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19
ALNAP (Overseas Development Institute): A database collection of guidelines, tools, papers and lessons learnt relevant to responding to the current COVID-19 pandemic. https://covid19.alnap.org/
United Nations (UN): angled at UN staff but still useful. Providing a range of resources, including social media posters and FAQ. https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus
C4D Network: Mapping of Communication Resources – COVID19
This resource mapping contains signposting and direct links to a range of resource sites and content online; this includes information about the main sources for trustworthy information about the pandemic; sites for e-learning; organisations providing COVID-19 communication response guidance and tools; and sites providing downloadable materials such as factsheets and posters and access to material such as videos and audio. https://c4d.org/c4d-network-mapping-of-communication-resources-covid19
C4D Network: Guidance for Effective Local Communication Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) The guide seeks to address questions about how we can face local communication challenges presented by the pandemic, and how communicators respond effectively to the situation through supporting our communities to cope and to protect themselves. https://c4d.org/c4d-network-guidance-for-effective-local-communication-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT – SELECTION OF RESOURCES
GUIDANCE
Guidance – Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Action Plan Guidance COVID-19 Preparedness and Response (WHO, UNICEF, IFRC): This tool is designed to support risk communication, community engagement staff and responders for communicating effectively with the public, engaging with communities, local partners and other stakeholders in the context of COVID-19. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/risk-communication-and-community-engagement-(rcce)-action-plan-guidance
Guidance – Risk Communication and Community Engagement Guidance (WHO): This document provides WHO checklists for risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) readiness and initial response for novel coronaviruses. Targeted to national actors, but some planning information applicable for local communicators as well. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/risk-communication-and-community-engagement
Guidance – Risk Communication and Community Engagement Strategy for Africa (IFRC): This strategy outlines the importance and priorities of RCCE in the response to new coronavirus in Africa, including suggested RCCE activities throughout the different phases of preparedness, containment and response, with supporting tools to help deliver these. https://www.communityengagementhub.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/RCCECORONAVIRUS-STRATEGY-AFRICA-FINAL.pdf
MAPPING
Mapping – Mapping of RCCE (Asia-Pacific Risk Communication and Community Engagement Working Group): Dashboard of organisations, activities and communication channels being used for COVID response in the region. https://sites.google.com/view/ce-presence-covid19/
POWERPOINTS
PowerPoint – Risk Communication in Disease Outbreaks – Introduction (Johns Hopkins): This presentation includes explanation of risk communication, primarily theoretical but recommended section on social and behaviour change. https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/sbcc-tools/risk-communication-disease-outbreaks-introduction
FACTSHEETS
Factsheet – Tips for Communicators in Infectious Disease Outbreak (CDC): Key information for communicators – Crisis Emergency Risk Communication. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/fs-CERC-Infectious-Disease.pdf
Factsheet – ‘Explainer’ for parents and teachers about handwashing (UNICEF): https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/everything-you-need-know-about-washing-your-hands-protect-against-coronavirus-covid-19
Factsheet – Hand Hygiene: Why, How & When? (Compass): [English] https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/sbcc-tools/hand-hygiene-why-how-when-0
Factsheet – Social Distancing (Compass): https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/project-examples/information-about-social-distancing
POSTERS
Poster – Protecting Yourself (EMRO): http://www.emro.who.int/health-topics/corona-virus/protect-yourself-and-others.html
Poster – Stay at Home / Pls Leave the Building (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/StayHomeFromWork_Horizontal.pdf
Poster – Stop the Spread (CDC): [Multi language] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
Poster – Stop the Spread (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
Posters – A range of posters about handwashing (CDC): [Multi language] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
Poster – What You Need to Know (CDC): Factsheets/posters for reuse. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
Poster – Share Facts about COVID19 (CDC): Posters in different languages for reuse. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-h.pdf
Posters – Coronavirus information: Four posters (BBC): Clear simple posters for free reuse. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51914645
Poster – Symptoms (CDC): Accessible posters covering symptoms. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms.pdf
VIDEOS
Video resources (CDC): A range of videos for reuse. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQaJa78zFQ0QgvShQ2HEwHxP
Video – Novel coronavirus (WHO): Whiteboard video about coronavirus and how to prevent infection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=28&v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=emb_logo
Video – What Coronavirus Symptoms Look Like, Day by Day (Science Insider): Video showing step-by-step progression of COVID-19, the medical information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOJqHPfG7pA
Video – Six Steps to Prevent Coronavirus (CDC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ay4u7OYOhA&feature=youtu.be
Video – The 20-second hand wash (BBC, UK): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-51637561/coronavirus-watch-how-germs-spread
WEBINARS
Webinar – Risk Communications Planning for Asia Pacific (IFRC): A presentation on COVID-19 risk communication and community engagement in the Asia Pacific region. The presentation includes audio descriptions. https://www.dropbox.com/transfer/AAAAAK05k06IiX5eWcqqvPu5wUcTtha7p43oQkQP38eUxx8TvNfIs8o
ANIMATIONS
Animation – How to Wash Your Hands (Scientific Animations without Borders): https://sawbo-animations.org/76
CARDS
Card Images – Conversation Topic: Corona Virus/ Covid -19 (Box): Easy-to-use and read card sheets relating to issues around COVID-19 for those with communications disabilities. [Note: context of social distancing the method of public education through cards may not be appropriate unless people are at least 2 meters apart – but could be done via video or printed out for posters]. https://app.box.com/s/913koxbgemnqk8y7q1idjt5ikdux8dxc
GRAPHICS
Graphics – Public Health Image Library (CDC): Free to use public health images, primarily medical. https://phil.cdc.gov/QuickSearch.aspx?key=true
Graphics – Myth-busters (WHO): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
RESEARCH TOOLS
Research Questions – COVID-19 focus group discussion guide for communities (UNICEF and Red Cross): Research questions about knowledge, attitude and behaviour regarding COVID; to inform communication design. https://www.unicef.org/documents/coronavirus-disease-focus-group-discussion-guide-communities
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT – CHANNELS
RADIO
Coronavirus Resources for Community Radio: With coronavirus fears spreading, many community radio stations are scrambling to address the programming, news and volunteer needs they face. Here are resources gathered by US National Federation of Community Broadcasters. https://nfcb.org/coronavirus-resources-for-community-radio/
AUDIO
Podcast – Behaviour Change and COVID-19 (Johns Hopkins): Podcast on ‘The Social Side of COVID-19: How Individual Behavioural Change Benefits the Greater Community’. https://www.jhsph.edu/podcasts/public-health-on-call/
Audio music – on Coronavirus and COVID-19 (SoundCloud): Podcasts focusing on the disease are mainly under ‘Coronavirus’ rather than COVID-19, with more music under COVID. 500+ uploads of content. [Multi language] https://soundcloud.com/search?q=coronavirus
Audio podcast – Voices from the coronavirus pandemic, in Italy, New York, and the high seas (Stat News, Mar 12, 2020): https://soundcloud.com/readout-loud/episode-102-voices-from-the-coronavirus-pandemic-in-italy-new-york-and-the-high-seas
Music – COVID-19 Freestyle (SoundCloud): Is the site for a huge amount of original content (rap freestyle and other styles) produced by home musicians in many languages. It’s not strictly public education, it is primarily self-expression. 500+ uploads of content. [Multi language] https://soundcloud.com/search?q=covid
SOCIAL MEDIA
Guide – How to Use Social Media to Better Engage People Affected by Crises (ICRC, OCHA, IFRC): Generic crisis but applicable insights. https://ifrc-1.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/CEASocialmediaguide_WEB_IFRC_EN.pdf
Resources for Social Media Communication & Tips for Using Social Media for COVID Response (IFRC): Valuable brief guide on using social media; plus, much social media content and templates from IFRC. [Multi language]. https://www.communityengagementhub.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/Tips-on-using-social-media-for-COVID-19-FINAL.pdf
Rise in digital community support amid coronavirus outbreak: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/rise-in-digital-community-support-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/ar-BB11gPJ0
How can the gig economy survive in times of COVID-19: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/east-africa/2020/03/20/how-can-the-gig-economy-survive-in-times-of-covid-19/
Tool – Zoom home conferencing: Support during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://zoom.us/docs/en-us/covid19.html
COVID-19 RESPONSE – AREAS OF FOCUS
RESPONSE – MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak (WHO): https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_10
Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 (IASC): https://www.communityengagementhub.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/MHPSS-COVID19-Briefing-Note-FINAL_24-February-2020.pdf
Coronavirus and emerging infectious disease outbreaks response (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress): https://www.cstsonline.org/resources/resource-master-list/coronavirus-and-emerging-infectious-disease-outbreaks-response.
The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence (Lancet): https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext#%20
RESPONSE – STIGMA
Addressing Stigma (WHO): https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/covid19-stigma-guide.pdf
Preventing and addressing social stigma (WHO): https://www.who.int/teams/risk-communication
Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19 (Compass): https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/sbcc-tools/social-stigma-associated-covid-19-stigmatisation-sociale-associée-au-covid-19
COVID-19: your voices against stigma and discrimination (Voices of Youth): Anti-discrimination messages. https://www.voicesofyouth.org/covid-19-your-voices-against-stigma-and-discrimination
RESPONSE – MISINFORMATION & FACT CHECKING
Briefing – ‘Viral Lies: Misinformation and the Coronavirus (Article 19): A briefing on how states, the media, and social media companies can help to combat COVID-19 (coronavirus). https://www.article19.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-final.pdf
Media Guide – BBC reporting on COVID-19 myths and ‘fake news’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cjxv13v27dyt/fake-news & https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51735367
Factchecking – Initiative (International Coronavirus Fact-Checking Collaboration): A global collaboration of fact-checking organisations is working to disprove rumours about COVID-19., 90+ fact-checking organisations from 40 countries have joined the CoronaVirusFacts Alliance. https://knightcenter.utexas.edu/blog/00-21648-coronavirus-fact-checking-collaboration-brings-together-91-organizations-40-countries-
Fact-Checking Tools (Poynters): International Fact-Checking Network, you can see how misinformation circles the globe. Check out the IFCN’s #CoronaVirusFacts Alliance database of 1,000+ fact-checks from more than 45 countries. https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/
Factchecking – MediaWise Fact Checkers (Poynter): MediaWise‘s teen fact-checkers are debunking viral social media posts and teaching as they go. Follow MediaWise on Instagram to debunk hoaxes or conspiracies online. https://www.poynter.org/mediawise/
Factchecking – Guide –7 Ways to Avoid Falsehoods (Politifact): Have created a guide with seven ways to avoid falling for some of the most common falsehoods about epidemics like the coronavirus. https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/mar/12/7-ways-avoid-misinformation-during-coronavirus-pan/
Factchecking Video – Factchecking (VERA Files): Philippines raise awareness and counteract this “infodemic” via series of videos on social media. https://vimeo.com/394637918
RESPONSE – MEDIA SUPPORT
The Global Health Crisis Reporting Forum (ICFJ): Has developed a forum to connect journalists with some of the world’s best health practitioners, newsroom leaders, and other experts, who can answer questions about #COVID–19 in live video chats. https://www.icfj.org/news/global-crisis-covid-19-calls-global-response-heres-ours
Webinar recording – The Role of Media in Containing COVID-19 and Saving Lives (IFRC, WHO, BBCMA, Internews): 170 journalists from around the world attended the webinar and asked questions about how to avoid creating fear or stigmatizing affected people, dealing with rumours and disinformation, and communicating prevention measures. https://internews.org/updates/webinar-role-media-covering-covid-19-outbreak
‘Covering the Coronavirus Outbreak’ (The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): A list of useful tips and resources for journalists covering the COVID-19 epidemic. [Multi language] https://cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-safety-advisory-covering-the-coronavirus-outbr.php
A Guide for the Media on Communicating in Public Health Emergencies (BBC Media Action): http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediaaction/pdf/communicating-in-public-health-emergencies-english.pdf
Tips and Questions for Investigative Reporters (Global Investigative Journalism Network): Many useful resources, plus tips for covering COVID-19 as well as questions investigative reporters should be asking about the virus. https://gijn.org/2020/03/10/tips-for-journalists-covering-covid-19/
‘Reporting the Unknown’ (EJN): Story with tips and advice about covering the pandemic from reporters in the Philippines. https://earthjournalism.net/stories/reporting-the-unknown-how-reporters-in-the-philippines-cover-covid-19
A Coronavirus Resource for Reporters (First Draft): Guide with advice on responsible reporting, information sources, FAQs and a searchable database of virus mistruths. https://firstdraftnews.org/long-form-article/coronavirus-resources-for-reporters/
COMMUNICATION STAKEHOLDERS
COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY
Resources for Supporting Communities Facing the COVID-19 CRISIS (Health Communication Resources): Resources aimed at small community-based organisations and local faith groups, to help them bridge between information sources and community members, with a particular emphasis on working to psychosocial support strengths. Good simple outline of key categories of concern for community. https://www.h-c-r.org/supporting-communities-facing-covid-19
Community Engagement Hub (Red Cross, UK): communication and community engagement-related resources. https://www.communityengagementhub.org/what-we-do/novel-coronavirus/
Discussion Points For community workers, volunteers and community networks (Compass): Addressing question of ‘What happens when people have too much information about a problem that makes it difficult to identify a solution?’ – During an epidemic, there are often confusion and rumours about the disease. People will get a lot of different information from media, friends, family, social media, organizations or other sources. Some of these sources may give conflicting information. https://www.thecompassforsbc.org/sites/default/files/strengthening_tools/COVID19%20Community%20guidance%20for%20social%20mobilizers%20volunteers%201902%20final.pdf
COMMUNICATION & CHILDREN
Dave the Dog is Worried about Coronavirus (Nurse Dotty Books): https://c4d.org/nurse-dotty-books-dave-the-dog-is-worried-about-coronavirus
COMMUNICATION & PARENTS
Guide – Talking to Your Child About Coronavirus (Young Minds): https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
Factsheet -Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (NCTSN): Resource for parents and caregivers about effects on their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope. https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019
‘Explainer’ for parents about Coronavirus disease (UNICEF): What parents should know, how to protect yourself and your children. [English] https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19#COVID-19-explainers
‘Explainer’ for parents (UNICEF): How to talk to your child about COVID-19, 8 tips to help comfort and protect children. https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19#COVID-19-explainers
FAQ: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding / COVID-19 (WHO): https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-pregnancy-childbirth-and-breastfeeding
COMMUNICATION & YOUTH
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COMMUNICATION & ELDERLY
Video – What Older Adults need to Know about COVID19 (CDC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjcoN9Aek24&feature=youtu.be
COMMUNICATION & EDUCATORS
‘Explainers’ for teachers (UNICEF): How teachers can talk to children about coronavirus disease. https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19#COVID-19-explainers
Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools (UNICEF, ICRF, WHO): https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/key-messages-and-actions-for-covid-19-prevention-and-control-in-schools-march-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=baf81d52_4
COMMUNICATION & THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Poster/Factsheet – What to do if You are Sick (CDC): [Multi language] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
Factsheet – 10 ways to manage respiratory symptoms at home (CDC): [English] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/10Things.pdf
Factsheet – Advice for Patients (Doctors of the World): [Multiple languages] https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/193qQN9l04Dvf0N9L5zeWTiXK_DRbrAxg
Poster/Factsheet – What to do if You are Sick (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
Video – 10 Things to Do to Manage COVID at Home (CDC): https://youtu.be/qPoptbtBjkg
COMMUNICATION & HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
The COVID-19 Risk Communication Package for Healthcare Facilities (WHO): Package for healthcare facilities contains a series of simplified messages and reminders based on WHO’s more in-depth technical guidance on infection prevention and control in healthcare facilities. https://iris.wpro.who.int/handle/10665.1/14482
Poster for Health Centre – Outdoor sign to stop patients with symptoms (call office) (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/Please-Read.pdf
COMMUNICATION & THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
Signing Videos (The Deaf Health Charity SignHealth): A number of public health information videos using signing. SignHealth has translated this information from Public Health England. https://www.signhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/
Signing Videos – American sign language video resources (CDC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J
COMMUNICATION & DISPLACED PEOPLE
Guide – Interim Guidance on Scaling-up COVID-19 Outbreak in Readiness and Response Operations in Camps and Camp-like Settings (IFRC, IOM, UNHCR and WHO): Guidance for humanitarian actors in the context of camps, but also relevant information for other communicators in the context. https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/other/interim-guidance-scaling-covid-19-outbreak-readiness-and-response-operations-camps-and-camp
Brief – 10 things you should know about coronavirus and refugees (NRC): Presentation of the crisis, not so much a resource as an awareness raising article about the need for action in addressing COVID amongst refugee communities. https://www.nrc.no/news/2020/march/10-things-you-should-know-about-coronavirus-and-refugees/
Guidance – Sphere Standards and the Coronavirus Response (Sphere): Humanitarian response guidance, primarily for humanitarian responders but useful insights for communicators. [Multi language] https://www.spherestandards.org/coronavirus/
Brief – Including Migrants and Displaced People in Preparedness and Response Activities – MENA region (IFRC): this is brief guidance for ‘national societies’ of the Red Cross / Red Crescent but the information is applicable for other local communicators as well. https://www.communityengagementhub.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/IFRC-MENA-Migration-and-Displacement-Guide-COVID-19.pdf
Key Messages for Migrant Communities (IFRC): The IFRC has produced key messages on reducing the risk of coronavirus infection. These include messages on reducing the risk of infection, as well as specific messages on “when to wear a mask”, “how to stay healthy while travelling” and “how to practice food safety”. [Multi language] https://shared.ifrc.org/#/downloadcollection/%7Beccffbc5-5844-42e8-96ba-82eeec67f8cd%7D
COMMUNICATION & THE MARGINALISED
Guide – COVID-19: How to Include Marginalized and Vulnerable People in Risk Communication and Community Engagement (IFRC, OCHO, WHO): Focusing on why and how to include a protection, gender, and inclusion lens in risk communication and community engagement. https://reliefweb.int/report/world/covid-19-how-include-marginalized-and-vulnerable-people-risk-communication-and