Impact and recommendations in the face of the crisis
In this section you will find information related to the impact and recommendations in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Articles
Corruption and COVID-19: opacity is a health risk
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
Recently the organization Transparency International published the update of its global indicator on the state of corruption in the world (ICP); an index that classifies 180 countries and territories according to the perception of experts and businessmen, and that ranges from 0 to 100 points, where 0 is high corruption and 100 is low corruption. This year the countries with the highest scores are Denmark, New Zealand, Finland, Singapore, Sweden and Switzerland; while the countries with the highest levels of corruption are Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, Somalia and South Sudan.
The slope of January in 2021
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
Typically the "January slope" is a term used to refer to that time of the year in which the expenses incurred during the end of the year holidays suffer along with the price increases, rates, and starting rates of each year and that affect people's purchasing power. But in 2021 this slope may have other implications as well, especially if we consider that we come from a 2020 year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its respective economic and social impacts.
COVID-19, vaccine, christmas and new year
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
When writing this text, the COVID-19 virus has continued its advance in the world, the infections are already more than 70 million and the deceased exceed a million and a half. Some European countries have already suffered a second wave that in some cases has been up to 5 times greater than the first wave in February and March. In America, the United States continues to break records of deaths and infections; While in our region, where we had managed to stabilize the spread and stopped the exponential growth, accelerated growth in the number of infections began to be registered, and the December holidays could accelerate the spread of the virus (in these first days of December we have had the highest mobility of people in the region since the first week of March).
Trump was right
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
Amid the complicated electoral process in the United States, and the division that the numbers show, President Donald Trump's main campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again" or in Spanish, "Make America Great Again" takes a great relevance. And it is that when looking at the performance of the country in social and environmental indicators such as those measured by the Social Progress Index, important lags come to light on issues that should not concern the community. world's largest economy, almost 23.6% of the global economy, in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Against COVID-19: Hammer or Squeaky Chipote?
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
The strategy followed by our countries in the face of the pandemic has consisted mainly of “flattening the curve”. That is, to reduce the speed of transmission of COVID-19 so as not to saturate the capacity of health systems, through measures of distancing and social isolation, including border closures, vehicle restrictions and control of citizens' freedom of movement. .
Open data, a medicine against the pandemic?
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
We live in the information age, we are flooded with data, in fact, every day 500 million tweets, 294 billion emails, 65 billion WhatsApp messages or 5 billion searches are generated on the internet.
INCAE Business Review
Our CLACDS team is very honored and proud to contribute to the first edition of INCAE Business Review dedicated to managing the COVID-19 crisis.
We consider this to be a natural step as part of our commitment to support our business and social actors in how to manage this situation, promote the subsequent recovery and prepare for the structural changes necessary in the long term.
Strategy for the continuity of employment and production while the plague lasts: a tripartite approach from the communities
By Jaime Garcia, Senior Researcher and Director of IPS Projects
During this pandemic crisis, it has been found that the most successful countries in controlling the COVID-19 virus are those that have been able to develop solid national strategies using data and scientific evidence as in Uruguay y Germany, but they have also had efficient responses from the local level as in Tokyo o Seoul, and discipline individually as shown by the New Zealanders.
The unemployment pandemic
Jaime García, CLACDS / INCAE Researcher and Project Director of the Social Progress Index. June 22, 2020
The Coronavirus has come to deteriorate the standard of living of billions of people in the world; and of course, not only do you have to think about the infected, who are already counted in millones; or the hundreds of thousands of deaths.
The "new normal" of tourism
By Jaime García, CLACDS / INCAE
One of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has been tourism. The World Tourism Organization (OMT) estimated a drop of 22% in the first quarter of the year internationally; and various scenarios are contemplated according to how quickly the borders can be opened and international visits can be reactivated.
Safe opening of the national economy
By Roberto Artavia L. and Jaime García from INCAE Business School
As of March 6 of this year, a good part of INCAE's faculty and staff has dedicated long hours to supporting companies, sectors, and institutions throughout the Central American region in their adaptation to the conditions created by the SARS pandemic- CoV-2. In particular, presentations have been organized related to the risk posed by the pandemic and its impacts on the population, social progress, national and sectoral economies, and how strategies and structures will have to be adjusted to face a different future. Our support is mainly at the conceptual, analytical and planning level.
The new normal
By Jaime García. CLACDS
The strategy followed by our countries has been to “flatten the curve”. That is, to reduce the speed of transmission of COVID-19 so as not to saturate the capacity of health systems, through measures of distancing and social isolation, including border closures, vehicle restrictions and control of citizens' freedom of movement. . This strategy has proven to be effective in terms of its impact on reducing the number of infected, although affecting economic activity.
The New Normal I
In this pandemic, the countries of the region are in the stage of "flattening the curve"; that is, to control the spread of the virus and avoid the collapse of the health system. But what happens next? What is the new normal?
Innovation in the pandemic: the other exponentiality
The capacity and scope of exponential technologies or the fourth industrial revolution have been present in initiatives, products and trends around the world to face the pandemic and its impacts. The variants of technological response to COVID-19 have been many and diverse.
National working groups
For the manufacture of personal protective equipment and medical devices
The purpose of this project is to support working groups in each of the Central American countries in the coordination of national efforts for the local manufacture of PPE for health professionals, such as masks, visors, gowns, gloves, caps. , and aerobox boxes, as well as ventilators for patients who will require hospitalization. These kits would be produced in faithful compliance with the protocols and standards of the national health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The pandemic and the disruption of the 2030 Agenda
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis continues to advance, at the time of writing this article, more than 2 million infected, more than 140 thousand deaths, and presence in 185 countries according to what was reported by the John Hopkins University. The epicenter of the crisis has moved from Wuhan in China, to Northern Italy and today to New York in the United States. In Latin America the progress and reporting of COVID-19 is slow but constant, although still no country in the region reaches the levels of European countries or the United States.
Two strategic pillars for countries during and after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis continues to advance, as of today, April 8, there are 1,447,466 confirmed infected, 83,471 deaths, and presence in 184 countries according to what was reported by John Hopkins University. The epicenter of the crisis has moved from Wuhan in China, to Northern Italy and today to New York in the United States, where only yesterday they had 1,700 deaths and already accumulate 5,489.
The Pandemic Data-Knowledge Gaps
Due to the high level of contagion that Covid-19 has, the World Health Organization has requested that social distancing be applied; that is, keep at least 1 meter distance between you and other people, particularly those who cough, sneeze and have a fever. In order for everyone in Latin America to follow the instructions of the World Health Organization, the gaps in knowledge must be considered, generating information in formats that everyone can understand.
Management responses in times of COVID-19
In the COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing the worst crisis of our generation. This crisis poses enormous challenges for the management and survival of our companies. So we must take urgent action to protect our employees and their families as a top priority. And, at the same time, implement measures that help us "navigate this storm" and survive until a phase of economic reactivation hopefully prompt and accelerated.
The Pandemic Data-Access to water at home
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly globally; and in three months it already has a presence in 188 countries, including all of Latin America. To stop the spread of the virus, the WHO recommends washing your hands with soap and water; But in some countries, access to water in homes is still a lack that must be addressed.
See the data of access to water in the house for the countries of our region.
Multimedia
The new normal and economic reactivation
Interview with our senior researcher Jaime Garcia Gomez en Repretel Costa Rica News.
Material compiled by CAHI Fellows for health professionals
In this section you will find resources external to INCAE collected by members of the network of CAHI Fellows.
Documents are categorized into the following areas:
- Situation of the region: Includes infographics and documents relevant to the situation in each of the countries and the region.
- Care protocols: Practices that are being established in the countries for the treatment and care of COVID-19
- Floor Plans: Images and information on prototypes of protection material and technological tools.
- Food safety: Recommendations for food production and nutritional guidelines.
- Mental and Physical Health: Recommendations and materials on mental and physical health.
- About COVID-19: General information about the disease, academic documents, including presentations, infographics and other sources of information.
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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.
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