WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION:Latest on COVID-19

Latest on COVID-19 5 things to know about COVID-19 transmission COVID-19 is mainly spread through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or speaks. It is possible to catch COVID-19 from someone who has mild symptoms or doesn’t feel ill. It is not yet known how often this happens.   Watch the video Read the Q&A How to plan a large event safely Promote hand washing, respiratory hygiene and social distancing at the event. Make sure you have emergency contact details for all participants, including where they are staying during the event. How to consume food and shop safely Can I get COVID-19 from food? What precautions should I take in grocery stores? Is food/grocery delivery safe? Find the answers to these and many other frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and food here. New myths debunked! Can shoes spread the COVID-19 virus? Can medical masks cause CO2 intoxication or oxygen deficiency? Is COVID-19 caused by virus or bacteria? Find out! Resources for your mental well-being This page provides resources to help you keep mentally healthy and to reduce stress. In cases of mental distress, the first step is to talk to someone you trust. If you feel you need it, seek help from a professional. In case you missed it ... Updated WHO guidance on masks   WHO has published updated guidance on the use of masks for control of COVID-19. Our new guidance is based on evolving evidence and provides updates on who should wear a mask, when it should be worn and what it should be made of. It remains critical that people who use masks continue to take a comprehensive approach to protecting their health, including physical distancing and hand hygiene. Other hot topics Landmark legal victory for public health and a major setback for the tobacco industry In a monumental case for tobacco control, the World Trade Organization has ruled tobacco plain packaging legal. WHO supported the legal case, that upheld government rights to implement plain packaging for tobacco products with graphic health warnings - helping protect people's health from diseases, including diseases that increase the risk of a severe case of COVID-19. Plain packaging was recommended in WHO's treaty, the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control, which includes more than 182 countries. World Blood Donor Day 2020 This year, World Blood Donor Day will once again be celebrated on 14 June. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gift of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations. Everyone should have access to affordable supplies of safe and quality-assured blood and blood products when they need it.