Daily Activities and Going Out

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This page offers advice on going out of the home during the time of COVID-19.

The following guidelines are offered:

  • In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.
  • If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.
  • Keep these items on hand when venturing out: a face mask, tissues, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible.

Source: Daily Activities and Going Out

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    COVID-19: Five Ways to Avoid Catching the Virus Indoors

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    This article discusses five ways in which an individual or workplace can ensure that there is proper ventilation in order to lessen the chances of people becoming infected with COVID-19.

    The five suggestions are:

    • If it’s stuffy, walk away
    • Look up at the air conditioning (avoid places where air in the room is simply recirculated)
    • Ask about the fresh air ratio
    • Get the office management to check if there’s virus in the filters
    • Watch out for drafts – there are advantages and disadvantages to drafts coming into a room.

    Source: COVID-19: Five Ways to Avoid Catching the Virus Indoors

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      Infographics on COVID-19 and Public Transport

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      These infographics from the World Health Organization instruct the public about safe practices when using public transport during the time of COVID-19. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

      Source: Infographics on COVID-19 and Public Transport

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        Infographics on COVID-19 and Ramadan

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        These infographics from the World Health Organization instruct the public about safe practices during the time of COVID-19 when observing Ramadan. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

        Source: Infographics on COVID-19 and Ramadan

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          The Story of COVID-19

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          This animation—produced in collaboration with Yoni Goodman—uses the “visible germ” to help people immediately grasp how easily the coronavirus is transmitted.

          The film uses simple and visual ways to teach prevention practices that can help people protect themselves and others and make their communities safer.

          Source: The Story of COVID-19

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            COVID-19 Instagram Posts: Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse – Going to do Errands

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            The Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign developed a set of four Instagram Stories to raise awareness that COVID-19 threat continues in Guatemala.

            The Instagram Stories remind the population that it is the responsibility of the entire family to do key prevention behaviors (Wash your hands, Maintain physical distancing, and Wear a Mask) at critical moments of elevated risk to visit family or friends, go to work, or go do daily errands. The slogan of the campaign is “Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse”. Each story was contextualized for the following locations: Guatemala, Nebaj, Sacatepequez, Solola, and Totonicapan.

            Source: COVID-19 Instagram Posts: Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse – Going to do Errands

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              COVID-19 Prevention Campaign: Radio Spots – Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse

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              The Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign developed a set of six radio spots to raise awareness that COVID-19 threat continues in Guatemala.

              The radio spots remind the population that it is the responsibility of all Guatemalans to perform key prevention behaviors (Wash your hands, Maintain physical distancing, and Wear a mask) at critical moments of elevated risk such as visiting family or friends, going to work, or going do daily errands.

              Source: COVID-19 Prevention Campaign: Radio Spots – Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse

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                COVID-19 Prevention Campaign: Facebook Page Posts

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                The Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign developed a set of Facebook posts to raise awareness that COVID-19 threat continues in Guatemala.

                The posts remind the population that it is everyone’s responsibility to do key prevention behaviors (Wash your hands, Maintain physical distancing, and Wear a mask) at critical moments of elevated risk such as visiting family or friends, going to work, or going to do daily errands. The slogan of the campaign is “Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse”.

                Source: COVID-19 Prevention Campaign: Facebook Page Posts

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                  Confiance Totale PSAs

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                  In 2020, Breakthrough ACTION created the Confiance Totale brand and logo to generate trust in and demand for FP methods and services among women of reproductive age in ILN catchment areas.

                  Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, WABA developed several Confiance Totale materials in collaboration with service delivery partner Amplify-FP and Ministries of Health. The campaign materials include IUD, injectable, oral contraceptive pill, implant, Standard Days, emergency contraception, and all-methods leaflets and two radio public service announcements (PSAs) in French and local languages that promote having confidence in the safety and efficacy of FP and in health centers and healthcare providers.

                  Anticipating limited FP service and method access during COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, and subsequent potential complications tied to unplanned pregnancies and overcrowded and under-stocked health facilities, the WABA team pivoted its Confiance Totale mass media activities at the end of Q2 by drafting scripts for new radio spots. The new PSAs feature adapted calls to action, including:

                  • Using this time at home together to discuss birth spacing with your partner
                  • Continuing to use FP successfully without going to the health center by using call-in numbers
                  • Ensuring you have FP method supplies while sheltering in place and/or during government restrictions on movement to avoid an unwanted pregnancy
                  • Using exclusive breastfeeding to avoid unwanted pregnancy (for new moms)
                  • Discussing postpartum family planning before going into labor
                  • Using a mask and other COVID-19 risk reduction behaviors when going to the health center or pharmacy for FP methods

                  Source: Confiance Totale PSAs

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                    COVID-19 Instagram Posts: Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse: If You are Visiting Family or Friends

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                    The Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign developed a set of four Instagram stories to raise awareness that COVID-19 threat continues in Guatemala.

                    The Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign developed a set of four Instagram Stories to raise awareness that COVID-19 threat continues in Guatemala. The Instagram Stories remind the population that it is the responsibility of the entire family to do key prevention behaviors (Wash your hands, Maintain physical distancing, and Wear a Mask) at critical moments of elevated risk to visit family or friends, go to work, or go do daily errands. The slogan of the campaign is “Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse”. Each story was contextualized for the following locations: Guatemala, Nebaj, Solola, and Totonicapan.

                    This suite of Instagram Stories emphasized COVID-19 prevention when visiting family or friends.

                    Source: COVID-19 Instagram Posts: Si Toca Salir, Toca Cuidarse: If You are Visiting Family or Friends

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