What to do if you or a loved one tests positive for COVID-19

It’s a difficult time for everyone in India. We are sharing these tips for anyone who is COVID-19 positive or has symptoms. Please share them with those around you.

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    What to do when you test COVID Positive?

    This infographic shows what to do when you test positive for COVID-19 as well as when you should seek go to a hospital.

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      COVID Appropriate Behaviours

      This is a poster which lists various COVID protocols including handwashing, physical distancing and wearing double masks.

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        The pandemic fatigue first aid kit

        Pandemic fatigue is real and spreading. Many people are losing the motivation to follow the recommended behaviours to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. This Community Engagement First Aid Kit will provide National Societies and volunteers with tips on how to revitalize their community engagement approaches to overcome pandemic fatigue.

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          Bouncing Back From COVID-19: Your Guide to Restoring Movement

          As COVID-19 attacks the body and mind — our rehabilitation efforts aim to restore the whole person, helping you return to your previous quality of life.

          Common impairments of COVID-19 include weakness, fatigue and shortness of breath with activity, and difficulty with walking and performing daily tasks. When you experience these physical impairments, it can lead to stress, which negatively effects the mind. Fear and depression can both impact the health of the body.

          Early intervention through exercise and activity aimed at treating the whole person will play an important role in the recovery process and can be started at home during self-isolation.

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            Fighting Misinformation in the Time of COVID-19, One Click at a Time

            To try to control the COVID-19 infodemic, WHO has teamed up with the United Kingdom Government to create and distribute content to combat the spread of misinformation through a series of communication campaigns. This was one of several initiatives to combat misinformation taken by WHO on its own and with partners since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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              Science in 5: Caring for COVID-19 positive person at home

              If you are caring for yourself or a loved one at home, how can you keep everyone safe from COVID-19? WHO’s Dr April Baller explains in Science in 5. The video outlines ten steps to prevent infection while caring for a COVID-19 patient at home.

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                Tips for dealing with COVID-19 at home

                The Coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented public health emergency in India making it difficult for most people to access the healthcare system. The infographics on this page, available in English, regional Indian languages and South Asian languages, provides concise practical advice for the management of COVID-19 in adults at home (current as of April 25, 2021).

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                  Science in 5: Treatment protocol for COVID-19 patient at home

                  If you have COVID-19 and are caring for someone or yourself at home, what is the treatment protocol? What is WHO’s guidance on Remdesivir and convalescent plasma therapy? How to monitor oxygen at home and what are the red flags when you should call the doctor? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5.

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