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WHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This course provides information on what facilities can do to be prepared in the case of an emerging respiratory virus, such as the novel coronavirus. This course covers Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures required to: Be prepared and ready to respond to an outbreak, […]


The Incubation Period of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) From Publicly Reported Confirmed Cases: Estimation and Application

Citation: Lauer, S.A., Grantz, K.H., Bi, Q., Jones, F.K., Zheng, Q., Meredith, H.R., Azman, A.S., Reich, N.G., Lessler, J. ( 2020). The incubation period of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from publicly reported confirmed cases: Estimation and application. Ann Intern Med. doi: 10.7326/M20-0504 Abstract: A novel […]

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Wash’Em Coronavirus Brief

This guide gives you practical tips to encourage community-level handwashing behavior to control and prevent the spread of coronavirus. The guide is currently available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, and Portugese. Find other Wash’Em COVID-19 resources here.

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COVID-19 Live Q&A

Experts from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine shared findings and answered questions on COVID-19 in a live broadcast Q&A session. View the live Q&A session here. The London School also has a dedicated COVID-19 page with the latest research and updates here. […]


Do various personal hygiene habits protect us against influenza-like illness?

Citation: Bin Abdulrahman, A. K., Bin Abdulrahman K. A. , et al. (2019) Do various personal hygiene habits protect us against influenza-like illness? BMC Public Health, 19(1). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7726-9. Abstract: Several studies have reported an association between improvements in hand hygiene and the reductions in […]

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Behavioural Determinants of Hand Washing and Glove Recontamination before Aseptic Procedures at Birth: A Time-and-Motion Study and Survey in Zanzibar Labour Wards

Citation: Gon, G., Virgo S., de Barra M., Ali S.M., Campbell O.M., Graham W.J., Nash S., Woodd S.L., de Bruin M. (2020). Behavioural Determinants of Hand Washing and Glove Recontamination before Aseptic Procedures at Birth: A Time-and-Motion Study and Survey in Zanzibar Labour Wards. Int. J. […]

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WHO WASH for COVID-19 Technical Brief

This Technical Brief supplements existing IPC documents by referring to and summarizing WHO guidance on water, sanitation and health care waste which is relevant for viruses, including coronaviruses. WHO has also published a number of technical guidance documents on specific topics, including infection prevention and […]

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CDC COVID-19 Preventative Measures Poster

This poster provides the steps to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like Coronavirus Disease 2019. Preventative steps include avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water.

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The Importance of Handwashing (Infographic)

Did you know that just 1cm of your hand holds 1500 bacteria? Yet, a 2015 study of handwashing in 54 countries found that on average, only 38.7% of households practiced handwashing with soap. Not washing your hands properly throughout the day is one of the […]

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WHO Handwashing Graphics for COVID-19

When it comes to preventing the spread of viral infections, like coronavirus, top public health professionals have advised handwashing with soap as a first-line defense. These graphics developed by the WHO can be shared on social media. The WHO has developed additional guidance on basic […]

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