NEW WHO guidance on disability during #COVID19. Populations with #disability may be impacted more significantly by #coronavirus. This can be mitigated if simple actions & protective measures are taken
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People with #disability may be at greater risk of contracting #COVID19 because:
• Physical barriers to use basic hygiene facilities
• Need to touch things
• Difficulty in enacting social distancing
• Barriers to accessing public health & #coronavirus information

Depending on their health condition, people with #disability may have risks of developing more severe cases of #coronavirus because #COVID19 exacerbates existing health conditions, particularly related to respiratory functions, immune system, heart disease or diabetes.

People with #disability can reduce their potential exposure to #COVID19 by:
• Avoiding crowded environments
• Disinfecting assistive products frequently
• Working from home
• Gathering urgent items such as food, cleaning supplies, medication or medical supplies

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During #COVID19 people with #disability should put a plan in place to ensure continuation of the care and support they need, including considering increasing the pool of caregivers they can call upon

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People with disability should prepare for the instance they contract #COVID19 by informing their family, friends & people in the household on important information and required steps to be taken

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