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Recommendations for Election Polling Locations, Interim guidance to prevent spread of coronavirus disease 2019
(2020-03-09)Background: There is much to learn about the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Based on what is currently known about this virus and similar coronaviruses, spread from person-to-person ... -
COVID-19 and food safety: guidance for food businesses. Interim guidance, 7 April 2020
(2020-04-07)Background: The world is facing an unprecedented threat from the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (referred to as the COVID-19 virus). Many countries are following the advice from the World Health Organization ... -
Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19. Interim Guidance, 7 April 2020
(2020-04-07)Overview: This document and risk assessment tool provides practical guidance and recommendations to support the special role of religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities in COVID-19 education, ... -
Handbook for public health capacity-building at ground crossings and cross-border collaboration
(2020-03-28)Rationale: The International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR) stipulate that States Parties should designate airport(s) and port(s) that will meet the core capacities, as laid out in Annex 1 of the IHR. However, the regulations ... -
The Immunization Program in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, 26 March 2020
(2020-03-26)This document provides guidance regarding the operation of immunization programs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It contains recommendations on vaccination and epidemiological surveillance for vaccine- preventable ... -
Dead body management in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Interim recommendations, 7 April 2020
(2020-04-07)Objective: • To provide recommendations on the management of dead bodies in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in healthcare facilities. These recommendations are preliminary and subject to review as new ... -
Safe Ramadan practices in the context of the COVID-19. Interim guidance, 15 April 2020
(2020-04-15)Background: The holy month of Ramadan is marked by social and religious gatherings where Muslim families and friends unite to break their fast together, after sunset during iftar or before dawn during suhour. Many Muslims ... -
Cash‐based approaches in humanitarian emergencies: a systematic review
(2017-12-17)This Campbell systematic review examines the effectiveness, efficiency and implementation of cash transfers in humanitarian settings. The review summarises evidence from five studies of effects, 10 studies of efficiency ... -
How can pandemic spreads be contained in care homes?
(2020-04-14)Care home settings serve a primarily elderly population with a diverse range of medical requirements. Care homes are unique in being both health-related institutions and people’s home. In available data the risk of dying ... -
The Effects on Re‐offending of Custodial vs. Non‐custodial Sanctions: An Updated Systematic Review of the State of Knowledge
(2015-01-02)This Campbell systematic review compares effects of custodial and non‐custodial sentences on re‐offending. The authors found 14 high‐quality studies, including three randomised controlled trials and two natural experiments. ...