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Last updated: 2024-11-8
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (the coronavirus) a pandemic. The virus has now spread across the globe and is a common threat to the health of everyone. There are a number of steps that we can take to lower the risk of transmission and to stay healthy. This spotlight contains information on how to protect yourself against COVID-19 and where to consult for more information on the outbreak. It draws on the recommendations from Save the Children and global partners. 

To stay updated on the most recent developments in the outbreak, refer to the World Health Organization’s website and your local health authorities.
Resources for Children and ParentsThe materials below have been developed specifically for parents and children to inform about COVID-19. They have been recommended by our experts. Materials range from child-friendly books and cartoons to instructional materials for caregivers on how to speak to their children.
Resources for parents
7 resources
Information for children, parents, and caregivers on the Coronavirus (available in English, Spanish, Somali, Arabic, and Urdu). (Save the Children Sweden)https://www.raddabarnen.se/rad-och-kunskap/coronaviruset-tips-rad/sprak/
Coronavirus and Kids: Tools and tips from Save the Children UShttps://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/emergency-response/coronavirus-outbreak/resources
Ohjeita koronaviruksesta keskusteluun lasten kanssa (Save the Children Finland)https://www.pelastakaalapset.fi/ajankohtaista/ohjeita-koronaviruksesta-keskusteluun-lasten-kanssa/
6 tips for talking to children about the coronavirus (available in Albanian, Arabic, English, Farsi, Kurdish (Sorani), Norwegian, Pashto, Polish, Samisk (Nordsamisk), Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Urdu) (Save the Children Norway)http://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/library/how-talk-children-about-coronavirus
Parenting Without Violence Key Messages2020 · Save the Children
Save the Children has developed these key messages, on Parenting without Violence, which can be adapted to a particular context.&nbsp;It was produced as part of the child... View Full Abstract
 13 pages pdf (1.9 MiB)
Helping Children Cope With Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak2020 · WHO, World Health Organization
It is important to talk with children about the coronavirus (COVID-19). This document provides guidance on how to help children cope with stress during the virus outbreak.&nbsp;
 1 pages pdf (49.4 KiB)
Tips for Parents and Caregivers during Covid-19 School Closures: Supporting children’s wellbeing and learning2020 · Save the Children
This tipsheet is intended for parents and caregivers of children during COVID-19 school closures.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 6 pages pdf (810.7 KiB)
Resources for Children and Youth
9 resources
Coronavirus Comic (available in English and Chinese). (NPR)http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR1wISCGjgh_yy6cPAy4b5aGRieTLI7m_g3AGlm1vEJFEMaomNCpCoun0cs&t=1584714442701
COVIBOOK: Supporting and reassuring children around the world2020 · MindHeart
This is a child-friendly book that can be used by parents and teachers when talking to children about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It was created for families and educators... View Full Abstract
 12 pages pdf (1.5 MiB)
Studying at home due to the coronavirus? This is how young people around the world are keeping their mood up. (Voices of Youth)http://www.voicesofyouth.org/campaign/studying-home-due-coronavirus-how-young-people-around-world-are-keeping-their-mood
My Hero is You: Storybook for children on COVID-192020 · IASC, Inter-Agency Standing Committee
This is a storybook for children on COVID-19. It was developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency... View Full Abstract
 22 pages pdf (3.6 MiB)
Stress Busters2020 · Save the Children US
School closings, sick friends and family members, isolation at home – these and other factors can cause anxiety and stress for children during this coronavirus (COVID-19)... View Full Abstract
 8 pages pdf (3.4 MiB)
What is Coronavirus? Comic – Ages 7+2020 · Save the Children
This one page comic has been created to help children understand more about the Coronavirus.This version is best suited to children aged 7+. Parents should read through it with... View Full Abstract
 1 pages JPG (894.6 KiB)
What is Coronavirus? Comic – Ages Under 72020 · Save the Children
This one page comic has been created to help children understand more about the Coronavirus.This version is best suited to children under 7 but may also be useful for those with... View Full Abstract
 1 pages JPG (792.2 KiB)
Kids Talk Coronavirus2020 · Human Rights Watch
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The virus has now spread across the globe and is a common threat to the health of everyone.&nbsp;In... View Full Abstract
Every Child Can Be a Superhero2020 · Save the Children Rwanda
This video is produced for children and parents amidst this coronavirus pandemic. It is specific to Rwanda but the message of staying home and practicing good hygiene is the same... View Full Abstract
Technical Guidance for Save the Children and NGO StaffGeneral Guidelines
8 resources
Save the Children’s Global Response Plan to COVID-19: Protecting a generation of children2020 · Save the Children International
Unprecedented in scale, COVID-19 is a global crisis that poses immediate threats to children’s rights to survival, development, learning, protection, and to be heard. Unless... View Full Abstract
 30 pages pdf (1.0 MiB)
Save the Children’s COVID-19 Program Framework and Guidance and Companion Pieces2020 · Save the Children International
COVID-19 is a global pandemic which threatens children’s rights in countries around the world and exposes them to potentially massive disruption to their healthcare, education,... View Full Abstract
 16 pages pdf (441.4 KiB)
COVID-19 Child Rights Governance Expanded Programme Adaptation Guidance2020 · Save the Children
COVID-19 is a global pandemic that threatens children&#8217;s rights in countries around the world and exposes them to a potentially massive disruption to their healthcare,... View Full Abstract
 13 pages pdf (2.7 MiB)
Save the Children’s Global COVID-19 Response: Situation Report no. 7, 29 July 20202020 · Save the Children International
The COVID-19 Pandemic poses immediate and long-lasting risks to the rights of children including the disruption of access to education, the potential for reduced access to primary... View Full Abstract
 8 pages pdf (7.2 MiB)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)2020 · WHO, World Health Organization
This course provides information on what organizations can do to prepare and respond to a case of an emerging respiratory virus such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It... View Full Abstract
Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission2020 · CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This document entails strategies for communities to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
 10 pages pdf (222.8 KiB)
The COVID-19 Learning Pathway2020 · HLA, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
The COVID-19 Learning Pathway aims to enable humanitarians, including local responders, to be best equipped to respond to the global pandemic COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The COVID-19... View Full Abstract
COMPASS (Save the Children)http://compass.savethechildren.org.uk/
Humanitarian
4 resources
Interim Guidance: Scaling-up COVID-19 outbreak readiness and response operations in humanitarian situations including camps and camp-like settings2020 · IASC, Inter-Agency Standing Committee
People affected by conflict or crisis, and particularly those who live in camps or camp-like settings, are often faced with specific vulnerabilities and challenges. For example,... View Full Abstract
 8 pages pdf (257.1 KiB)
Global Humanitarian Response Plan: COVID-19 (April-December 2020)2020 · UNOCHA, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
The COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) is a joint effort by members of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), including UN, other international organizations and... View Full Abstract
 80 pages pdf
Reinforce, Reinforce, Reinforce: Localization in the COVID-19 global humanitarian response2020 · ICVA, International Council of Voluntary Agencies
The International Council of Voluntary Agencies has developed this note to support dialogue on strengthening principled and effective humanitarian action by non-governmental... View Full Abstract
 9 pages pdf (348.7 KiB)
Save the Children Civil-Military Coordination: COVID-19 Humanitarian Response2020 · Save the Children
The COVID-19 pandemic will affect children’s well-being, development and protection including disrupting the environments, in which they can survive, learn and be protected.... View Full Abstract
 3 pages pdf (407.2 KiB)
Health and Nutrition
3 resources
Mitigating the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food and Nutrition of Schoolchildren2020 · FAO, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
While cases of COVID-19 appear to be fewer among children (and symptoms generally milder), national responses to the pandemic can have important consequences for child nutrition... View Full Abstract
 14 pages pdf
IYCF Tools in the Context of COVID-192020 · Save the Children
TO VIEW THE MOST RECENT UPDATES TO THIS COLLECTION, PLEASE ACCESS THE DROPBOX FOLDER HERE.Infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E) in the context of COVID-19 has... View Full Abstract
Guideline for Remote Support on Nutrition During COVID 19 Pandemic Version 1.02020 · Global Nutrition Cluster
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to affect the quality and scale of nutrition, health and other lifesaving interventions.  The restrictions on mobility and recommendations... View Full Abstract
 4 pages pdf (127.5 KiB)
Child Protection
7 resources
COVID-19 Guidance for Interim Care Centres2020 · Save the Children
This guidance is for Save the Children staff and partners already running Interim Care Centres (ICCs) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Interim care is defined as care arranged for a... View Full Abstract
 13 pages pdf (2.8 MiB)
Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) Child Protection Resource Menu for COVID-192020 · CP AOR, Child Protection Area of Responsibility
The CP AoR Help Desk is managing a dropbox folder with collected global, regional, and country-level resources for COVID-19, and this document will be a living document stored in... View Full Abstract
 4 pages pdf (719.4 KiB)
Technical Note: Protection of Children during the Coronavirus Pandemic (v.2)2020 · The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
The Technical Note on the Protection of Children during the Coronavirus Pandemic provides concrete guidance for frontline humanitarian workers, policymakers and donors on designing... View Full Abstract
 8 pages pdf (1.1 MiB)
Technical Note: Protection of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Children and alternative care2020 · BCN, Better Care Network
Evidence from previous infectious disease outbreaks show that existing child protection risks are exacerbated and that new ones emerge as a consequence of the epidemic itself but... View Full Abstract
 13 pages pdf (2.1 MiB)
Covid-19 and Its Implications for Protecting Children Online2020 · Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread school closures and physical distancing measures. It has also made online platforms and communities essential to maintaining a sense of... View Full Abstract
 7 pages pdf
Interim Technical Note: Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) during COVID-19 response2020 · CHS Alliance, Core Humanitarian Standard Alliance
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health, social and economic crisis. With restrictions on travel ad movement, civil society and humanitarian organizations play a critical... View Full Abstract
 5 pages pdf (351.8 KiB)
GBV Case Management and the COVID-19 Pandemic2020 · GBV AOR, Gender-based Violence Area of Responsibility
Over the last months, there has been an increase in reports of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the countries most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;For example, domestic... View Full Abstract
 13 pages pdf (491.8 KiB)
Education
2 resources
Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools2020 · IFRC, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
This guidance document provides considerations and practical checklists on how to protect children and schools from the COVID-19 (corona) virus.The new guidance offers helpful tips... View Full Abstract
 13 pages pdf
Public Awareness and Public Education for Disaster Risk Reduction: Action-Oriented Key Messages for Households and Schools2018 · IFRC, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
This second edition of the Public awareness and public education for disaster risk reduction: Action-oriented key messages for household and schools provide messages for all types... View Full Abstract
 176 pages pdf (4.9 MiB)
Cross-cutting Areas
8 resources
COVID-19 and Gender Equality2020 · Save the Children International
Previous pandemics have shown us that gender inequality is not a side issue and that recognizing factors that can marginalize individuals in different groups can save lives. We... View Full Abstract
 1 pages pdf (1005.0 KiB)
Five Actions for Gender Equality in the COVID-19 Response2020 · UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 will have gendered impacts, and it is therefore important to ensure gender equality in humanitarian responses to the disease. For example,... View Full Abstract
 6 pages pdf
10 Things You Should Know about COVID-19 and Persons with Disabilities2020 · Save the Children International
Prepared by Save the Children&#8217;s Disability Inclusion Working Group, this brief shares 10 things you should know about COVID-19 and persons with disabilities.In several... View Full Abstract
 2 pages pdf (623.5 KiB)
Localised Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic A4EP Position Paper2020 · A4EP, Alliance for Empowering Partnership
The COVID-19 pandemic will not only be a public health crisis, but also an economic and social crisis in countries all across the world. It may also contribute to an increase in... View Full Abstract
 4 pages pdf (392.1 KiB)
COVID-19 Inclusive Programming: Ensuring assistance and protection addresses the needs of marginalized and at-risk people2020 · ICRC, International Committee of the Red Cross
In emergencies, already marginalized people often become even more vulnerable. The outbreak of COVID-19 is no different. It will have disproportionate effects on marginalized... View Full Abstract
 6 pages pdf (529.0 KiB)
Tip Sheets for Disability Inclusion During COVID-192020 · Save the Children
These tip sheets provide recommendations for disability inclusion during COVID-19 across a range of thematic areas and topics.
 5 pages pdf (1.4 MiB)
C19 Rapid Scoping. High Density/Resource Poor Populations: Reflections, Thematic Snapshots, and Activities2020 · Save the Children
COVID-19 poses particular challenges for populations living in high density, resource poor communities, such as displacement camps or urban slums, where water for washing hands can... View Full Abstract
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Tracker – Children’s Participation during COVID-192020 · Save the Children
Save the Children’s child participation during Covid ‘Tracker’, highlights some of the efforts our offices and partners have taken to advance the right to be heard during Covid,... View Full Abstract
Health and Prevention Resources for the General PublicBelow are information and guidance directed at the general public to cope with and prevent the Coronavirus outbreak.
Health and Prevention
4 resources
Save the Children's Coronavirus Outbreak FAQ.http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/coronavirus-uk-outbreak-facts
Novel Coronavirus Situation Reports. (WHO)http://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/
How to Protect Yourself Against COVID-19. (WHO)http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=1APwq1df6Mw&feature=emb_title
Coping With Stress During the 2019-nCov Outbreak2020 · WHO, World Health Organization
It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused or scared during a crisis. This document contains tips to help you cope with stress during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
 1 pages pdf (51.6 KiB)
For more resources on COVID-19, search the library: Access all COVID-19 publications
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