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COVID Behaviors Dashboard: Updated Data Show Omicron Trends

Global Omicron cases have exploded since the COVID-19 variant was first reported to the World Health Organization on November 24. The most recent data from the COVID Behaviors Dashboard reflects that trend: the highest percentage of respondents in multiple countries are reporting positive test results since the dashboard went live in May of 2021.

Reported positivity rates have jumped at least 10 percentage points in South Africa, Mozambique, Puerto Rico, and many other countries in the past month.
In the November 16-30 data collection period for South Africa, 7% of tests were positive. In the most recent December period, that number rose to 37%, more than a four-fold increase.

Other insights from the latest data collection period (Dec 16-31):

20% of unvaccinated health workers in Japan are now reporting that they will definitely get vaccinated, up from only 3% in early December
90% of South African respondents reported that they have worn a mask all or most of the time, but only 70% believe that all or most other people are wearing masks
Respondents in Nigeria have consistently reported a lack of vaccine appointments as the top barrier to vaccination (32% indicating)

Source: COVID Behaviors Dashboard: Updated Data Show Omicron Trends

USAID’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burkina Faso – Issue 3 / USAID dans la riposte face à la COVID-19 au Burkina Faso

January 18, 2022/in Article, Technical Briefs Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Save The Children, United States Agency for International Development Burkina Faso English, Français COVID-19 Response, Risk Communication and Messaging Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals /by wpengine

This is the third issue of the USAID’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burkina Faso newsletter (October 2020). The newsletter contains information on how USAID and its implementing partners are helping to strengthen Burkina Faso’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This assistance is provided through many activities that support the different thematic committees established:

Diagnosis/laboratory
Infection prevention and control
Surveillance
Coordination
Risk communication and community engagement
Case management
Logistics

Source: USAID’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burkina Faso – Issue 3 / USAID dans la riposte face à la COVID-19 au Burkina Faso

Your Name: Lydie Ky
Your Email: lky@savechildren.org

USAID’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burkina Faso – Issue 2 / USAID dans la riposte face à la COVID-19 au Burkina Faso

January 18, 2022/in Article, Technical Briefs Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Save The Children, United States Agency for International Development Burkina Faso English, Français COVID-19 Response, Risk Communication and Messaging Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals /by wpengine

This is the second issue of the USAID’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burkina Faso newsletter (October 2020). The newsletter contains information on how USAID and its implementing partners are helping to strengthen Burkina Faso’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This assistance is provided through many activities that support the different thematic committees established:

Diagnosis/laboratory
Infection prevention and control
Surveillance
Coordination
Risk communication and community engagement
Case management
Logistics

Source: USAID’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Burkina Faso – Issue 2 / USAID dans la riposte face à la COVID-19 au Burkina Faso

Your Name: Lydie Ky
Your Email: lky@savechildren.org

TV Spots on Cross-Cutting COVID-19 and Ebola Prevention Behaviors (Mali)

January 18, 2022/in TV spots Breakthrough ACTION Project, CNIECS, Government of Mali, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Mali Bamanankan, Français Handwashing, Other health in COVID-19 context, Prevention, Social Distancing, Vaccines General Public /by wpengine

In early 2021, Mali was faced both with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the challenge of an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in neighboring Guinea. The Breakthrough ACTION project, in collaboration with the National Communication Sub Commission of the COVID-19 Crisis Committee, developed a French and Bambara TV spot with the theme of “Une Pierre, Deux Coups” (Two birds, one stone) to reinforce key behaviors that help to prevent the transmission of both COVID-19 and Ebola. These aired nationally while the EVD response effort was active.

Source: TV Spots on Cross-Cutting COVID-19 and Ebola Prevention Behaviors (Mali)

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu

Mali COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions series

January 18, 2022/in Fact Sheet, Technical Briefs Breakthrough ACTION Project, CNIECS, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development Mali Français Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Researchers, SBC Professionals /by wpengine

This FAQ series, available in French, was developed by Breakthrough ACTION Mali in collaboration with the National Communication Sub-Commission of the COVID-19 Crisis Committee. The series was distributed across a range of partners as part of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in 2021. Content was developed in collaboration with all partners and adapts key information and messages of the World Health Organization’s COVID Vaccine FAQs and detailed SAGE recommendations to the context of Mali’s vaccine campaign, its vaccine eligible populations and available vaccine types.

The series includes:

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ for Health workers
FAQ for the general public
AstraZeneca vaccine FAQ
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine FAQ

Source: Mali COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions series

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu

Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

January 18, 2022/in Reports and Studies Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Côte d' Ivoire English, Français Healthcare, Mental Health, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Stigma Health Care Providers, Policy Makers, SBC Professionals /by wpengine

This research brief, available in both English and French, summarizes the results of a qualitative study examining barriers to a range of COVID-19 prevention behaviors early on in the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020.

The study included individual interviews (IDIs) with COVID-19 survivors, individuals who lost a family member to the disease, and health workers. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted with members of the general population to explore social norms and community perceptions related to COVID-19.

Source: Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu
File Upload: CdI_COVID_comportementsprevention_english-50b609bb

Next door Neighbor video

January 13, 2022/in Video A2I, Government of Bangladesh, Human Development Media, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, UNDP, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development Bangladesh বাংলা Rumors and Misinformation Communities, General Public /by Shane Harper

This video is of a phone call between two neighbors in quarantine. It covers several rumors and misinformation about COVID-19 and where to find reliable information in order to adopt preventative behaviors (in this case, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Health website).

Source: Next door Neighbor video

Get the Facts Get the Vax Testimonials

January 12, 2022/in Posters, Social Media Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins Medicine United States English, Español Vaccines African Americans, General Public, Men and Boys, Workplaces /by Shane Harper

This is a series of testimonials, in English and Spanish, encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They are part of Johns Hopkins University’s initiative to encourage JHU employees and members of the Baltimore community to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Source: Get the Facts Get the Vax Testimonials

Anti-stigma posters and leaflets for COVID-19 (Cote d’Ivoire)

January 6, 2022/in Pamphlet, Posters, Print, SBC Materials Breakthrough ACTION Project, CICG, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development, World Bank, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français General Info, Return to Work/School, Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma Communities, Health Workers and Facilities /by wpengine

This series of printed materials (posters and leaflets) was developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in collaboration with its government partners. It focuses on the non-stigmatization of people living with or recovered from COVID-19, in the community and in the workplace.

Source: Anti-stigma posters and leaflets for COVID-19 (Cote d’Ivoire)

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu

COVID-19 Vaccine Posters in Malawi

January 6, 2022/in Posters, Print, SBC Materials Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi Chichewa Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Young Adults (13-17) /by wpengine

Two posters in Chichewa encourage the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to reduce the risk of serious illness or death. One poster is targeted towards a general audience. The second poster is targeted towards youth.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Posters in Malawi

Your Name: Katie Rodriguez
Your Email: kmicek1@jhu.edu