This document offers a number of strategies or options to optimize face mask supplies in healthcare settings when supply is limited. In general, there are three types of situations that characterize the response capacity in medical care (conventional, contingency and crisis capacity). Raising the different situations allows the implementation of different measures to guarantee the supply of masks when necessary during the medical care process.
Turning the tide of the pandemic and achieving greater global health security requires stronger community health systems
Information from PAHO and WHO on the latest research in the Americas, divided into the categories "Save Lives", "Protect Workers' Health" and "Reduce Transmission".
S Olasford Wiah, Marion Subah, Brittney Varpilah, Ami Waters, John Ly, Madeleine Ballard, Matt Price and Raj Panjabi explore how community health workers can be part of the effective response to COVID-19
The Washington Post provides this tool for free so that all readers have access to this important information about the coronavirus.
Extraordinary virtual meeting of the Heads of State and Government of Honduras, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic, in which they adopted the Declaration “United Central America against the Coronavirus”. Mandating the preparation of a Regional Contingency Plan aimed at complementing national efforts for the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19
How does the coronavirus affect the economy? Details provided by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama:
Effects of the Coronavirus in Latin America and the Caribbean
Effects of the Coronavirus in the United States
Effects of the Coronavirus in the European Union
Effects on the World Economy and China
Economic damages due to the coronavirus in Panama
Impact of the Panama Canal and Ports
Panama has sent humanitarian aid to Ecuador to face the health crisis that has been generated by COVID-19
Panama will be part of a study designed by the World Health Organization (WHO), in search of the most effective treatment against the new coronavirus.
According to the Minister of Health, Panama was chosen for the transparent way in which it has handled information related to the pandemic.
Nicaragua only has 0.9 beds for every thousand inhabitants; But we can avoid a brutal impact on the health system with the necessary provisions.
INCAE, as part of its mission to contribute to the development of Central America, has monitored the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on the nations of the region from the beginning. It has also supported regional initiatives to help in the fight against the spread of the virus, with the purpose of mitigating its humanitarian impact.
Statistics of the Ministry of Health on Coronavirus in Honduras Government of the Republic of Honduras - Ministry of Health
This report presents scenarios for El Salvador based on mathematical models; it works with formulas, equations and probabilities, on the accepted international academic literature.
HOW TO DONATE? The money will be used to purchase specialized medical equipment validated by the CCSS - Costa Rican Social Security Fund. Our goal is to raise $ 750,000 to purchase 130 kits, 4.000 reagents, and the training of equipment operators.
National guidelines for the surveillance of Coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) where direct and indirect care functions of people are provided, in public and private health services, as well as in the three management levels of the Ministry of Health
In a territory as small as that occupied by Central America, it is possible to identify the most disparate strategies to deal with covid-19.
As if they were a reflection of what is happening in the rest of the world, among the seven countries in this region there are examples of governments that opted for the most drastic measures to prevent the entry of the coronavirus and others that are reluctant to implement them.
Emergency hospitals built at full speed in China, Italian doctors faced with the dilemma of which patients to prioritize, the government of Spain ordering private medicine to make itself available to them ...
The new coronavirus is posing a severe test for the health systems of the countries most affected by the epidemic. And the test will surely be even tougher for Latin America.
In most countries in the region, quarantines have been established, to a greater or lesser extent, as a mitigation mechanism to avoid the collapse of the health system. Much of the outcome depends on the goodwill and responsibility of citizens. Also the effort that governments make to reinforce the already weak systemma.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the GPS-assisted navigation platform, Waze, has published information about the intensity of traffic congestion in the most important cities in Latin America, from Mexico to Chile. The sample includes 106 cities from 25 countries on the continent that together represent more than 526 million inhabitants. A good example of how our scrolling patterns have changed.
N95DECON is a voluntary collective of scientists, engineers, clinicians and students from universities in the United States (University of California, San Francisco; University of California, Berkeley; University of Chicago; Harvard University; Stanford University; Georgetown University; University from Seattle; University of Utah; Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan), as well as other private sector professionals. N95DECON seeks to review, collate, publish and disseminate scientific information on the decontamination of N95 to aid in decisions on the decontamination and reuse of N95.
Medtronic publicly publishes design specifications for the Puritan BennettTM 560 (PB560) to allow innovators, inventors, startups, and academic institutions to leverage their own experience and resources to evaluate options for rapid ventilator manufacturing. Our goal has been to release this information in phases over a short period of time.
One Click Health has developed a simple online screening tool to help people decide if they need to get tested for COVID-19. This tool asks questions about symptoms and takes people through steps to help determine if they should call the Ministry of Health 1322 for a test.
A group of researchers from the Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) worked on the design of a low-cost and easy-to-manufacture protective mask to protect the health of medical personnel, in the face of the global emergency experienced by the SARS-COV virus. 2 (chorovirus), which causes covid-19 disease. Said design was evaluated and approved by the ad honorem technical commission of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).
Scientists from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have successfully developed nanofabric mask filters that can withstand at least 20 washes and used for a month. Masks have become a high priority in South Korea since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Due to growing concern about COVID-19, OMI created this rapid test for COVID-19.
This tool helps people decide when to visit a health center, if social distancing is required, or if they should get tested.
The CDC made available ways on how to make cloth covers to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among the population.
The UCL-Ventura respiratory aid is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device ("the CPAP"). CPAP supports patients with breathing difficulties. It works by pushing a mixture of air and oxygen into the mouth and nose under continuous pressure, keeping the airways open and increasing the amount of oxygen that enters the bloodstream. This respiratory aid can be used to help Covid-19 patients with severe respiratory problems breathe more easily and has been shown to help prevent the need for invasive ventilation.
In this document we present information, in a general way, about nutritional and health care in different stages or conditions of the life course, community groups, patients in care centers, some associated clinical conditions and basic health recommendations in food services institutional.
The measures to be taken are simple and cheap. In the absence of a vaccine at this time against COVID-19, the measures proposed, together with quarantine (isolation), are the best "vaccine" currently available.
WHO and public health authorities around the world are acting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this moment of crisis is generating stress in the population. These mental health considerations were developed by the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use, as messages directed to different key groups to support psychosocial well-being and mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The uncertainty, the stress that comes with difficulties in medical care during an epidemic outbreak such as coronavirus (COVID-19), requires special attention to the emotional support needs of health personnel. Taking care of yourself and encouraging others to self-care maintains the ability to care for patients.
Children can respond to stress in different ways, such as being clingy, anxious, withdrawn, angry or agitated, wetting the bed, etc.
Respond to your child's reactions in a supportive way, listen to their concerns, and give them more love and attention.
When traumatic events occur in our communities, countries or in the world, we want to reach out to those who have been affected. This guide deals with psychological first aid, a practical and humane way to help and support our fellow men in serious crisis situations. It is intended for people who have the opportunity to help others who have experienced an extremely distressing event.
It provides a framework to support people while respecting their dignity, culture, and capabilities. Despite its name, Psychological First Aid deals with both social and psychological support.
Precautions that health professionals have to take when they arrive at their homes to avoid spreading the coronavirus infection.
In the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic, Digital Health, expressed as the convergence of scientific knowledge, technological development and artificial intelligence, has played an unprecedented role
It is important that these advances translate into improvements in health care, both in outpatient care and in hospital care. For this reason, the Carlos Slim Foundation has carried out a review and selection of the existing offer, considering the prestige of academic institutions, the relevance and potential impact of the curriculum, and the ease of dissemination, among other factors.
This course offers information about what the centers should do to be prepared to respond in the event of the appearance of a respiratory virus such as the new coronavirus, how to identify a case when it occurs, and how to properly apply prevention and control measures to ensure that there are no more infections to health professionals and other patients at the health center. This course is a Spanish translation of the original English version available at openwho.org.
WHO enabled a space for the population to clarify about the main rumors that are mentioned regarding COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, which you can access on the WHO website and through relevant public health authorities at the national and local levels. COVID-19 continues to primarily affect the population of China, although outbreaks have occurred in other countries. Most people who become infected have a mild illness and recover, but in other cases it can be more severe. Take care of your health and protect others through the following measures
This free course is for anyone who has been curious about how we identify and measure outbreaks like the COVID-19 epidemic and wants to understand the epidemiology of these infections.
The COVID-19 epidemic has made many people want to understand the science behind pressing questions like, "How many people have been infected?" "How do we measure who is infected?" "How infectious is the virus?" "What can we do?" Epidemiology has the tools to tell us how to collect and analyze the correct data to answer these questions.
Researchers from Imperial College published a very important article. It presents an epidemiological model, and evaluates interventions to reduce contact between people and thus slow down the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The model, applied to the United Kingdom and the United States, analyzes the impact on the number of deaths, and on the demand for beds in intensive care units. The results are surprising, relevant to our region, and allow us to outline a strategy to fight the virus.
Chinese researchers have found a kind of transparent milky fiber in the lungs of some recovered COVID-19 patients, suggesting permanent organ damage.
The new coronavirus affects men, women and children with equal frequency. However, the consequences are very different. Age, sex and previous diseases play a decisive role.
The course summarizes the main aspects that doctors would have when faced with a patient with a clinical suspicion of Coronavirus infection. The aspects that are addressed are: Prevention, Diagnosis, Case Definitions, Classification, Severity, Diagnostic Supports, and Management.
Álvaro Salas Chaves, former director of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, writes about the COVID-19 situation
List of OECD resources to understand the impacts that COVID-19 is having on the world's economy, politics and health systems.
This article is part of a series in which OECD experts and thought leaders from around the world and sectors of society address the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, debating and developing solutions for the present and the future. .
The "New England Journal of Medicine" collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary.
BMJ's covid-19 center supports practical-oriented healthcare professionals and researchers, online CPD courses, as well as the latest news, commentary, and research from BMJ. The content is free and updated daily.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, overwhelming the capacity of the ICU and the health system. Age, comorbidity, and male sex appear to be risk factors for poor outcomes, but questions remain about optimal management of critical care, effective treatment, and relaxation of mitigation strategies.
Explore the JAMA Network COVID-19 collection, which includes questions and answers with NIAID's Anthony Fauci, an interactive map of the outbreak courtesy of the Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering, and past publications on vaccine development, infection control, and preparation for public health.
To help healthcare workers and researchers working to end this outbreak, The Lancet has created a Coronavirus Resource Center. This resource brings together new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) content from The Lancet journals as it is published. All of our COVID-19 content is freely accessible.
This document offers a number of strategies or options to optimize face mask supplies in healthcare settings when supply is limited. In general, there are three types of situations that characterize the response capacity in medical care (conventional, contingency and crisis capacity). Raising the different situations allows the implementation of different measures to guarantee the supply of masks when necessary during the medical care process.
Turning the tide of the pandemic and achieving greater global health security requires stronger community health systems
Information from PAHO and WHO on the latest research in the Americas, divided into the categories "Save Lives", "Protect Workers' Health" and "Reduce Transmission".
S Olasford Wiah, Marion Subah, Brittney Varpilah, Ami Waters, John Ly, Madeleine Ballard, Matt Price and Raj Panjabi explore how community health workers can be part of the effective response to COVID-19
The Washington Post provides this tool for free so that all readers have access to this important information about the coronavirus.
Extraordinary virtual meeting of the Heads of State and Government of Honduras, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic, in which they adopted the Declaration “United Central America against the Coronavirus”. Mandating the preparation of a Regional Contingency Plan aimed at complementing national efforts for the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19
How does the coronavirus affect the economy? Details provided by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama:
Effects of the Coronavirus in Latin America and the Caribbean
Effects of the Coronavirus in the United States
Effects of the Coronavirus in the European Union
Effects on the World Economy and China
Economic damages due to the coronavirus in Panama
Impact of the Panama Canal and Ports
Panama has sent humanitarian aid to Ecuador to face the health crisis that has been generated by COVID-19
Panama will be part of a study designed by the World Health Organization (WHO), in search of the most effective treatment against the new coronavirus.
According to the Minister of Health, Panama was chosen for the transparent way in which it has handled information related to the pandemic.
Nicaragua only has 0.9 beds for every thousand inhabitants; But we can avoid a brutal impact on the health system with the necessary provisions.
INCAE, as part of its mission to contribute to the development of Central America, has monitored the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on the nations of the region from the beginning. It has also supported regional initiatives to help in the fight against the spread of the virus, with the purpose of mitigating its humanitarian impact.
Statistics of the Ministry of Health on Coronavirus in Honduras Government of the Republic of Honduras - Ministry of Health
This report presents scenarios for El Salvador based on mathematical models; it works with formulas, equations and probabilities, on the accepted international academic literature.
HOW TO DONATE? The money will be used to purchase specialized medical equipment validated by the CCSS - Costa Rican Social Security Fund. Our goal is to raise $ 750,000 to purchase 130 kits, 4.000 reagents, and the training of equipment operators.
National guidelines for the surveillance of Coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) where direct and indirect care functions of people are provided, in public and private health services, as well as in the three management levels of the Ministry of Health
In a territory as small as that occupied by Central America, it is possible to identify the most disparate strategies to deal with covid-19.
As if they were a reflection of what is happening in the rest of the world, among the seven countries in this region there are examples of governments that opted for the most drastic measures to prevent the entry of the coronavirus and others that are reluctant to implement them.
Emergency hospitals built at full speed in China, Italian doctors faced with the dilemma of which patients to prioritize, the government of Spain ordering private medicine to make itself available to them ...
The new coronavirus is posing a severe test for the health systems of the countries most affected by the epidemic. And the test will surely be even tougher for Latin America.
In most countries in the region, quarantines have been established, to a greater or lesser extent, as a mitigation mechanism to avoid the collapse of the health system. Much of the outcome depends on the goodwill and responsibility of citizens. Also the effort that governments make to reinforce the already weak systemma.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the GPS-assisted navigation platform, Waze, has published information about the intensity of traffic congestion in the most important cities in Latin America, from Mexico to Chile. The sample includes 106 cities from 25 countries on the continent that together represent more than 526 million inhabitants. A good example of how our scrolling patterns have changed.
N95DECON is a voluntary collective of scientists, engineers, clinicians and students from universities in the United States (University of California, San Francisco; University of California, Berkeley; University of Chicago; Harvard University; Stanford University; Georgetown University; University from Seattle; University of Utah; Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan), as well as other private sector professionals. N95DECON seeks to review, collate, publish and disseminate scientific information on the decontamination of N95 to aid in decisions on the decontamination and reuse of N95.
Medtronic publicly publishes design specifications for the Puritan BennettTM 560 (PB560) to allow innovators, inventors, startups, and academic institutions to leverage their own experience and resources to evaluate options for rapid ventilator manufacturing. Our goal has been to release this information in phases over a short period of time.
One Click Health has developed a simple online screening tool to help people decide if they need to get tested for COVID-19. This tool asks questions about symptoms and takes people through steps to help determine if they should call the Ministry of Health 1322 for a test.
A group of researchers from the Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) worked on the design of a low-cost and easy-to-manufacture protective mask to protect the health of medical personnel, in the face of the global emergency experienced by the SARS-COV virus. 2 (chorovirus), which causes covid-19 disease. Said design was evaluated and approved by the ad honorem technical commission of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).
Scientists from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have successfully developed nanofabric mask filters that can withstand at least 20 washes and used for a month. Masks have become a high priority in South Korea since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Due to growing concern about COVID-19, OMI created this rapid test for COVID-19.
This tool helps people decide when to visit a health center, if social distancing is required, or if they should get tested.
The CDC made available ways on how to make cloth covers to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among the population.
The UCL-Ventura respiratory aid is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device ("the CPAP"). CPAP supports patients with breathing difficulties. It works by pushing a mixture of air and oxygen into the mouth and nose under continuous pressure, keeping the airways open and increasing the amount of oxygen that enters the bloodstream. This respiratory aid can be used to help Covid-19 patients with severe respiratory problems breathe more easily and has been shown to help prevent the need for invasive ventilation.
In this document we present information, in a general way, about nutritional and health care in different stages or conditions of the life course, community groups, patients in care centers, some associated clinical conditions and basic health recommendations in food services institutional.
The measures to be taken are simple and cheap. In the absence of a vaccine at this time against COVID-19, the measures proposed, together with quarantine (isolation), are the best "vaccine" currently available.
WHO and public health authorities around the world are acting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this moment of crisis is generating stress in the population. These mental health considerations were developed by the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use, as messages directed to different key groups to support psychosocial well-being and mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The uncertainty, the stress that comes with difficulties in medical care during an epidemic outbreak such as coronavirus (COVID-19), requires special attention to the emotional support needs of health personnel. Taking care of yourself and encouraging others to self-care maintains the ability to care for patients.
Children can respond to stress in different ways, such as being clingy, anxious, withdrawn, angry or agitated, wetting the bed, etc.
Respond to your child's reactions in a supportive way, listen to their concerns, and give them more love and attention.
When traumatic events occur in our communities, countries or in the world, we want to reach out to those who have been affected. This guide deals with psychological first aid, a practical and humane way to help and support our fellow men in serious crisis situations. It is intended for people who have the opportunity to help others who have experienced an extremely distressing event.
It provides a framework to support people while respecting their dignity, culture, and capabilities. Despite its name, Psychological First Aid deals with both social and psychological support.
Precautions that health professionals have to take when they arrive at their homes to avoid spreading the coronavirus infection.
In the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic, Digital Health, expressed as the convergence of scientific knowledge, technological development and artificial intelligence, has played an unprecedented role
It is important that these advances translate into improvements in health care, both in outpatient care and in hospital care. For this reason, the Carlos Slim Foundation has carried out a review and selection of the existing offer, considering the prestige of academic institutions, the relevance and potential impact of the curriculum, and the ease of dissemination, among other factors.
This course offers information about what the centers should do to be prepared to respond in the event of the appearance of a respiratory virus such as the new coronavirus, how to identify a case when it occurs, and how to properly apply prevention and control measures to ensure that there are no more infections to health professionals and other patients at the health center. This course is a Spanish translation of the original English version available at openwho.org.
WHO enabled a space for the population to clarify about the main rumors that are mentioned regarding COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, which you can access on the WHO website and through relevant public health authorities at the national and local levels. COVID-19 continues to primarily affect the population of China, although outbreaks have occurred in other countries. Most people who become infected have a mild illness and recover, but in other cases it can be more severe. Take care of your health and protect others through the following measures
This free course is for anyone who has been curious about how we identify and measure outbreaks like the COVID-19 epidemic and wants to understand the epidemiology of these infections.
The COVID-19 epidemic has made many people want to understand the science behind pressing questions like, "How many people have been infected?" "How do we measure who is infected?" "How infectious is the virus?" "What can we do?" Epidemiology has the tools to tell us how to collect and analyze the correct data to answer these questions.
Researchers from Imperial College published a very important article. It presents an epidemiological model, and evaluates interventions to reduce contact between people and thus slow down the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The model, applied to the United Kingdom and the United States, analyzes the impact on the number of deaths, and on the demand for beds in intensive care units. The results are surprising, relevant to our region, and allow us to outline a strategy to fight the virus.
Chinese researchers have found a kind of transparent milky fiber in the lungs of some recovered COVID-19 patients, suggesting permanent organ damage.
The new coronavirus affects men, women and children with equal frequency. However, the consequences are very different. Age, sex and previous diseases play a decisive role.
The course summarizes the main aspects that doctors would have when faced with a patient with a clinical suspicion of Coronavirus infection. The aspects that are addressed are: Prevention, Diagnosis, Case Definitions, Classification, Severity, Diagnostic Supports, and Management.
Álvaro Salas Chaves, former director of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, writes about the COVID-19 situation
List of OECD resources to understand the impacts that COVID-19 is having on the world's economy, politics and health systems.
This article is part of a series in which OECD experts and thought leaders from around the world and sectors of society address the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, debating and developing solutions for the present and the future. .
The "New England Journal of Medicine" collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary.
BMJ's covid-19 center supports practical-oriented healthcare professionals and researchers, online CPD courses, as well as the latest news, commentary, and research from BMJ. The content is free and updated daily.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, overwhelming the capacity of the ICU and the health system. Age, comorbidity, and male sex appear to be risk factors for poor outcomes, but questions remain about optimal management of critical care, effective treatment, and relaxation of mitigation strategies.
Explore the JAMA Network COVID-19 collection, which includes questions and answers with NIAID's Anthony Fauci, an interactive map of the outbreak courtesy of the Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering, and past publications on vaccine development, infection control, and preparation for public health.
To help healthcare workers and researchers working to end this outbreak, The Lancet has created a Coronavirus Resource Center. This resource brings together new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) content from The Lancet journals as it is published. All of our COVID-19 content is freely accessible.