Preparing and responding to COVID-19 surges

Preparing and responding to COVID-19 surges

Communication and engagement resources

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Silviu Domente (right, WHO Representative and Head of WHO Country Office to Georgia) and Tamar Kvaratskhelia (left, Communication Consultant) give a speech at a press conference for the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines
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Some countries are experiencing large increases in the number of COVID-19 cases. These surges can be prevented and managed using a “do it all” approach to public health and safety measures, paying attention to the transmission hotspots – at home and in social gatherings – while supporting safe care for patients.

Communicating risk and engaging communities is an essential part of the preparation and response. This site has tools and resources for leaders and communities to reduce the potential and impact of a surge.