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We are aware that lockdowns are again a topic of discussion as countries deal with surges of #COVID19.
We understand that sometimes such measures - although not sustainable - are needed to swiftly suppress the virus and avoid health systems being overwhelmed.
We understand that sometimes such measures - although not sustainable - are needed to swiftly suppress the virus and avoid health systems being overwhelmed.
Lockdowns are not sustainable solutions because of their significant economic, social & broader health impacts.
However, during the #COVID19 pandemic there’ve been times when restrictions were necessary and there may be other times in the future.
However, during the #COVID19 pandemic there’ve been times when restrictions were necessary and there may be other times in the future.
Because of their severe economic, social & broader health impacts, lockdowns need to be limited in duration.
They’re best used to prepare for longer-term public health measures.
During these periods, countries are encouraged to lay the groundwork for more sustainable solutions.
They’re best used to prepare for longer-term public health measures.
During these periods, countries are encouraged to lay the groundwork for more sustainable solutions.
WHO continues to advise:
-Find #COVID19 cases
-Isolate cases
-Test & care for every case
-Trace & quarantine every contact
-Equip & train health workers
-Educate & empower communities to protect themselves & others
-Find #COVID19 cases
-Isolate cases
-Test & care for every case
-Trace & quarantine every contact
-Equip & train health workers
-Educate & empower communities to protect themselves & others
#COVID19 precautions:
-Physical distancing (at least 1 metre)
-Cleaning hands
- #WearAMask
when physical distancing not possible
-Cough & sneeze safely away from others
-Avoid crowds
-Keep windows & doors open when you can’t meet friends and family outside
-Physical distancing (at least 1 metre)
-Cleaning hands
- #WearAMask
when physical distancing not possible-Cough & sneeze safely away from others
-Avoid crowds
-Keep windows & doors open when you can’t meet friends and family outside
It isn't one measure alone - all of the existing measures need to be used together. DO IT ALL!
It works.
The reason we keep saying that it works is because we've seen this happen, we have seen countries bring these #COVID19 outbreaks under control by implementing these measures.
It works.
The reason we keep saying that it works is because we've seen this happen, we have seen countries bring these #COVID19 outbreaks under control by implementing these measures.
