As a group of scientists, public health officials, epidemiologists, health care workers, educators, community advocates and concerned citizens, we are asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to clarify their recent guidance to recommend that masks should continue to be used indoors until cases of infection in the United States drop to much lower … Continued
Questions and answers regarding COVID and long COVID.
Inquiries, information, and suggestions: info@worldhealthnetwork.global WHN Science and Policy Group (WHN-SPG) Chairs: WHN CAG Editorial Board The WHN is forming a group of Scientists and Professionals who are or wish to be engaged in improving life conditions and health. A GUIDE TO WRITING AND REVIEWING OF WHN DOCUMENTS Note: the application of this guide cannot … Continued
Inquiries, information, and suggestions: info@worldhealthnetwork.global Guidance for leadership and models for safe operation of colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONTENTS Intended Audience Rationale Best Practices -Mitigate airborne disease spread through masking, ventilation, and filtration -Case identification and testing -Contact tracing, isolation and quarantine -Meeting and access strategy -Develop special facility and activity protocols … Continued
Roadmap to Eliminating COVID-19 in 5-6 Weeks Through the Zero COVID Strategy. INTRODUCTION Towns, cities, provinces, and countries can eliminate coronavirus in 5-6 weeks through the Zero COVID strategy, even without the completion of mass vaccination campaigns. The goal is to return to normal social and economic activities safely: gatherings with family and friends and … Continued
Why COVID Matters COVID is a Severe Disease – Infection with this virus can have serious consequences including hospitalization, death, and disability from long COVID. Even so-called “mild cases” where hospitalization is not needed can be very harmful. While this does not mean that COVID will affect every person to the same degree, the acute … Continued
https://www.who.int/teams/global-influenza-programme/public-health-preparedness The draft of the World Health Organization’s “Respiratory Pathogens: pandemic preparedness guidance” provides a framework and outlines core capacities for coordinated planning of prevention, preparation, response, and recovery strategies, drawing on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the surge of influenza and RSV, and the reemergence of MERS, … Continued
The following articles and research papers provide an overview on the economic and business impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. OVERVIEW How do I safely run my business during a pandemic? How much has our economy been unnecessarily burdened by not eliminating the virus in early 2020? How badly will this pandemic affect our global … Continued
Inquiries, information, and suggestions: info@worldhealthnetwork.global Guidance for best mask wearing practices CONTENTS Mask Fit Matters Do’s and Don’ts How to Up Your Mask Game Which Types of Masks are Best, and Where to Find Them How to Care for Your Masks Resources Mask Guidance Mask Fit Matters Why Wear a Mask? Covid-19 is airborne, highly … Continued