The world is waking up to #VaccinEquity!⠀ ⠀ We call on all countries to work in solidarity to ensure vaccine equity and start vaccination of health workers and older people in ALL countries within the first 100 days of 2021. It’s in the best interest of every nation! ⠀ Individuals and organizations everywhere 🌎🌍🌏 are encouraged to join in this crucial effort!⠀ ⠀ Sign the #COVID19 Vaccine Equity declaration 👉 who.int/vaccinequity

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Make a difference and declare your support for #VaccinEquity.⠀ ⠀ ✍️ Sign the WHO declaration calling for #COVID19 vaccines to reach health workers in every country in the first 💯 days of 2021: who.int/VaccinEquity

Developing a #vaccine is a long road full of checkpoints. Each phase is designed to make sure it is both effective and safe.

👀 Watch and follow the journey of a vaccine from development & clinical trials ➡️ to manufacturing & cold storage ➡️ to vaccination

How is a vaccine approved for production❓ 1⃣ Pre-approval stage following clinical trials 2⃣ Regulatory assessment & approval 3⃣ WHO prequalification & approval 4⃣ Ready for production

WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.

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Dr Kate O'Brien explains why we can trust the safety of #COVID19 vaccines trials

Dr Soumya Swamunathan explains why #COVID19 vaccines are able to be developed so fast

How do mRNA #COVID19 vaccines work?

Will #COVID19 vaccines work against new virus variants?

The Pfizer/BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine is the first vaccine to receive WHO validation for emergency use. Here is how it should be used

Avoid crowded shopping centres, shop at less crowded times, and use online shopping if you can. #COVID19

If you are organizing a small gathering or event, take precautions to prevent the spread of #COVID19 among guests.

Brief guests about precautions before the event starts and remind them of these during the event. #COVID19

#WearAMask when you go to other indoor settings and don't know how the room is ventilated, regardless of the distance from others. #COVID19

Always comply with the following 3 basic measures

Keep windows and doors open. #COVID19

Precautionary measures should be strictly followed when traveling. #COVID19

Do not meet with other people if you feel unweel or if you are required to stay in isolation or quarantine. #COVID19

Consider taking part in celebrations virtually or just with the people you live with. #COVID19

Protect yourself and others, be your own risk manager! #COVID19

WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.

These 4⃣ could put you at higher risk for #COVID19: 🚬 smoking 🥃 drinking alcohol 🍟 eating an unhealthy diet 🛋️ not exercising Make smart lifestyle choices to stay healthy & #BeatNCDs

#BeatNCDs & give your body a fighting chance against infections like #COVID19 by limiting or avoiding alcohol 🍺🍷🥃🍸 intake.

Obesity could make you 7⃣ times more likely to get severe #COVID19. Make sure you eat a healthy diet 🥕 & get enough physical activity 🚵‍♂️ to keep healthy & #beatNCDs

Here is another good reason for saying #NoTobacco 🚭: Smokers are 1.5 times more likely to get severe #COVID19. It's time to quit 🚬 to stay healthy & #BeatNCDs!

There is a higher risk of severe #COVID19 for people living with: 🔸#Diabetes 🔸High blood pressure 🔸Asthma and other respiratory diseases 🔸Cancers 🔸Heart disease

4⃣ steps to stay fit to beat #COVID19: 🍊 eat a healthy diet 🚭 #notobacco 🏃‍♀️ be physically active 🍺 stop harmful use of alcohol

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be asked to quarantine. Watch this video for some advice on how to take care of yourself during that time.

During #COVID19 when out and about, make hand sanitizer part of your mask wearing routine

Check out this animation and see how location, proximity and time can help you make safer choices when you're in an area of widespread #COVID19 transmission.

It is #WorldEmojiDay! Follow these simple steps to stay safe and protect yourself & others from #COVID19 👑🦠. 🧼👏🕒 🚫👀👃👄 ✅🤧💪 🧍‍♂️↔️🧍‍♀️ 🚇😷🛒 🤒➡️🏠👩🏻‍⚕️

Here are 5⃣ tips that help you stay safe to protect yourself and others:⠀ ⠀ 🙌 clean hands⠀ 😷 #WearAMask⠀ 🤧 sneeze/cough safely⠀ 📏 stay distant⠀ 🪟 open windows

A proper #dab (covering your mouth and nose with the bend of your elbow) when you cough and sneeze is a good practice to protect yourself and others from #COVID19.

Alternatives to handshakes, hugs and high fives during #COVID19

1️⃣ Stay home when you are sick. If you have fever, cough & breathing difficulty, seek medical care early 2️⃣ Clean your 👐 regularly 3️⃣ Wear a 😷 where distancing is not possible 4️⃣ Keep at least 1m distance from others We all can help stopping COVID-19 from spreading.

Here are 7⃣ simple steps you can take to protect your health & the health of other people during #COVID19

To reduce your risk from #COVID19, #WearAMask when you are spending time indoors with people who are not part of your household unless you're sure the ventilation is good/

Wear a mask to stop #COVID19 from spreading: 1) Clean your hands before putting it on, when you touch it & after taking it off; 2) Use, store, clean/dispose of it appropriately. To stay safe, 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥: Physical distance/Open windows/Hand hygiene/Avoid crowds/Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing/coughing

Who should wear them, when and how.

How to wear a fabric mask safely during #COVID19: Don'ts

How to wear a fabric mask safely during #COVID19: Do’s

Watch this video to see how and when to use a medical mask during #COVID19

How to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely: Don’ts

How to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely: Do’s

This is an explainer about the three layers a fabric mask should have to protect you from #COVID19.

Here are some tips on how to make your own fabric mask! #COVID19

Watch this video to see how to use a non-medical (fabric) mask during #COVID19

How to wear a fabric mask safely during #COVID19?

Join our new #WearAMask challenge & protect your loved ones from #COVID19. To break the chains of transmission, we must also: -Keep physical distance -Keep cleaning your 👐 -Keep away from big crowds -Keep covering your 👄 & 👃 when & cough 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹!

Mr Bean is following WHO's advice on how to stay safe from #COVID19. This is how you can #BeSafe too: 👉 Keep your 🤲 clean & don't touch your face 👉 Keep a physical distance of at least 1m 👉 Keep in touch with your loved ones 👉 If you have any symptoms, call your healthcare provider

Will you wash your hands with Akili? Take a minute and sing along with Akili to learn how to clean your hands & stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleaning your 👏 can help to stop the spread of #COVID19

Washing your hands regularly with 🧼 and 💦 is one of the most important and most basic steps keeping safe from #COVID19 and many other pathogens. Thank you, Disney Junior for this cute video.

The Minions and Gru are supporting WHO in making sure people of all ages stay safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic: 💛 physically distancing 💛 being active at home 💛 being kind to each other #COVID19

Wash your hands for 40 seconds and sing along "Wash Wash Wash Your Hands" with Peppa Pig and her friends, Rebecca Rabbit and Mr Badger!⠀ Washing your hands can help to stop the spread of #COVID19.⠀ ⠀ WHO partnered with preschool animated television series Peppa Pig to show the fun in safe hand hygiene by encouraging children and families to wash their hands for 40-second.

Are you organizing a small gathering or event such as a wedding 💒, a local sports match ⚽️or a party 🎉? Swipe 👉 to learn about precautions you should take to prevent the spread of #COVID19 among guests.

Are you attending a small gathering or event during #COVID19? Swipe 👉 to learn how you can protect yourself & others from getting infected with COVID-19!

To all young people, you can protect your mental health during #COVID19 by ✅Reaching out to a trusted adult or professional, if you need help ✅Limiting social media use to avoid misinformation ✅Doing physical exercises or meditating at home

Maintaining a familiar routine – while practicing physical distancing can help you feel calmer & more in control during this stressful time. #YouthDay #COVID19

Shout out to young people around the 🌎🌍🌏 Don’t risk your life, play it safe and help end the #COVID19 pandemic! #YouthDay

Parenting during #COVID19: Fun #parenting is dancing round the kitchen with your kids for 10 minutes.

Parenting during #COVID19: Patience in #parenting is taking 5 deep breaths when you are about to shout.

Parenting during #COVID19: Honest #parenting is having open communication with your child when they ask questions.

Parenting during #COVID19: Positive #parenting is spotting a child being good and praising them.

All #HealthWorkers, including those providing support to people with disability should follow the WHO guidance to 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ during the #COVID19 outbreak.

#Disability service providers should: •Develop & implement service continuity plans incl. for ↘️ workforce •Communicate frequently with people with disability & their support networks •↘️ potential exposure to #COVID19 •Provide sufficient support for people with complex needs

During #COVID1 governments should ensure that people with #disability: ✅ are not left behind in the response ✅ still have the right to access the healthcare they need on an equal basis with others

People with #disability have been amongst the most vulnerable populations during the current #COVID19 outbreak due to many health, social and environmental barriers, discriminatory attitudes and inaccessible infrastructure.

We are all being exposed to a huge amount of #COVID19 information Information source on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Before you share, CHECK trusted sources like WHO/local health authorities

FACT: Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot cure #COVID19. WHO is coordinating efforts to develop and evaluate medicines to treat COVID-19. #KnowTheFacts