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If you do not have any respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, or runny nose, you do not need to wear a medical mask. When used alone, masks can give you a false feeling of protection and can even be a source of infection when not used correctly. ➡️bit.ly/2QN3QOp
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Thank you, ELF, for sharing @SJofficial's new song "#HouseParty" with us!
#SUPERJUNIOR, you’re on-point there! Indeed, we still need to maintain precautionary measures against #COVID19 to protect each other & control this pandemic. Thank you for reminding us through your music. twitter.com/SJofficial/sta…
"A lot of people that have long COVID have been denied, saying it is in your head, it's not real. Long COVID is real. Long COVID is affecting millions of people." WHO's Dr & Dr Abdi Mohamed explain what we know so far about post-#COVID19 condition or long COVID.
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We all need to fight #COVID19.
Anyone can get infected and spread the disease to others.
Some young, healthy people have become seriously sick, and some have even died.
Low risk isn't no risk.
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The 2018 Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health has been awarded to Dr Nazni Wasi Ahmad of #Malaysia 
for her contribution to innovative research in forensic entomology. bit.ly/2wXhYwR #WHA71
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To reduce the spread of #COVID19 in schools, ensure good ventilation by opening windows and doors when possible and safe, or providing adequate mechanical ventilation. Wear masks if unsure about ventilation, and encourage outdoor activities when feasible.
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🇶: Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China?
🇦: Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China are not at risk of contracting #2019nCoV.
From previous analysis, we know coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.
#KnowTheFacts
Q: Is wearing rubber gloves while out in the public effective in preventing the new #coronavirus infection?
A: No. Regularly washing your bare hands offers more protection against catching #COVID19 than wearing rubber gloves.
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Most people infected with #COVID19 will only have mild symptoms and fully recover. Yet, some people are more at risk.
We all have a role to play protecting ourselves and others. #coronavirus
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17 May is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia!
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#LGBTQI+ people still face stigma and #discrimination in healthcare. There is much more to be done to ensure everyone, everywhere can get the health services they need. #HealthForAll #IDAHOT
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How to handwash?
Use 🧼 and water for at least 40-60 seconds
How to handrub?
Use alcohol-based handrub 🧴 for 20-30 seconds
#coronavirus
The total number of confirmed cases of the 2019 novel #coronavirus reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 7,711.
This includes 1,370 severe cases and 170 people who have died.
#nCoV #nCoV2019 #2019nCoV
Stay healthy when you self-quarantine. Here are several ways to keep yourself physically active 💪 and calm 💆
#stayhealthyathome #Covid19
The total number of #COVID19 cases reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 80,778
The figure includes 4,492 severe cases and 3,158 people who have died.
#coronavirus
WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp Inc. 👉 buff.ly/33U5LFV
Users can simply type “hi” to activate the conversation, prompting a menu of options that can help answer their questions about #COVID19.
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Other countries in the Western Pacific Region:
#Singapore 🇸🇬 has reported 10 cases
#Japan 🇯🇵 8 cases
#Australia 🇦🇺 & #Malaysia 🇲🇾 7 cases each
Republic of #Korea 🇰🇷 4 cases
#Vietnam 🇻🇳 2 cases
#Cambodia 🇰🇭 1 case
#coronavirus #nCoV #nCoV2019 #2019nCoV
Evidence shows that #COVID19 does not pose a high risk to children & schools are not drivers of transmission.
We know how to reduce risks to children, teachers & families.
Joint OpEd from & argues for urgently working toward reopening schools. bit.ly/3v7alN1
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Cases elsewhere in the Region:
Rep of Korea🇰🇷5,766 incl 35 deaths
Japan🇯🇵317 incl 6 deaths
Singapore🇸🇬110
Australia🇦🇺43 incl 1 death
Malaysia🇲🇾50
Viet Nam🇻🇳16
Philippines🇵🇭3 incl 1 death
Cambodia🇰🇭1
New Zealand🇳🇿3
Ship in 🇯🇵 waters 🛳706 incl 6 deaths
#COVID19 #coronavirus
The total number of #COVID19 cases reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 79,824
The figure includes 7,365 severe cases and 2,870 people who have died.
#coronavirus
Doctors and nurses caring for people across the Region are unsung heroes of the #COVID19 response.
Viet Nam made this video to thank them.
Join in! Post your own video thanking health workers in your country for their hard work and sacrifice.
Use the hashtag #UnsungHeroes
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#COVID19 confirmed cases and deaths in the
Western Pacific Region as of 10am Manila time on 29 March 👇
For data on #coronavirus in other regions, check daily SitReps: bit.ly/37zuDDq
Vaccine-preventable diseases include:
Cervical cancer
Cholera
Diphtheria
Hep B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
#Measles
Mumps
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever
Here are 5 facts on vaccines you need to know
#VaccinesWork!
#COVID19 confirmed cases and deaths in the
Western Pacific Region as of 10am Manila time on 18 March 👇
For data on #coronavirus in other regions, check daily SitReps: bit.ly/37zuDDq
One of the most effective ways to protect yourself from getting sick is personal hygiene - especially #handwashing.
Wash your hands often! #coronavirus #nCoV2019
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Reduce your risk of coronavirus infection by following these tips!
🇶: Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
🇦: There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the 👃 with saline has protected people from infection with the new #coronavirus #2019nCoV
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The total number of confirmed cases of the 2019 novel #coronavirus reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 4,515.
This includes 976 severe cases and 106 people who have died.
#nCoV #nCoV2019 #2019nCoV
Whenever there’s an outbreak of a disease, misinformation and rumours can spread faster than the virus itself and it can be just as dangerous.
Make sure you always #KnowTheFacts to protect yourself and your loved ones from #COVID19.
#coronavirus
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Join OpenWHO: the free, multilingual, open-access learning platform for health emergencies. Learn from public health experts on topics including #COVID19, risk communication, #Ebola, infection prevention & much more.
Join us today - it is free for all:
👉 bit.ly/3bvlPAO
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When you have healthy lungs, more worthwhile experiences can take your breath away. This is why says #NoTobacco 🚭
You too can lend your voice to the campaign vs tobacco.
Upload a selfie video or photo showing the world what takes your breath away.
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These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from #COVID19.
👉buff.ly/2W5XL2H #coronavirus
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Congratulations #Malaysia 🇲🇾 for being the first country in the Western Pacific Region to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of #HIV and #syphilis! 🎊
Learn about how they did it: bit.ly/2NvdVe2
The total number of #COVID19 cases reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 79,251
The figure includes 7,664 severe cases and 2,835 people who have died.
#coronavirus
To reduce risk of #coronavirus, Practice #FoodSafety!
🛑Use different chopping boards and 🔪for raw 🥩 and cooked food
🛑Wash your 👋 when preparing meals
🛑Make sure 🥩🍖🍗 meat products are cooked thoroughly and properly handled
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Even if you don’t smoke, if people around you do—at home, at work, in public 🚭 spaces—then you’re still at risk.
Second-hand smoke can cause heart disease too. 💔
Protect your heart by choosing not to use tobacco. #WorldHeartDay
We know that some people are worried they can catch #COVID19 from food or food packaging. While there’s no evidence to date that anyone has been infected this way, it is always good to practice food safety.
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#RamadanAtHome #FoodSafety
The total number of confirmed cases of the 2019 novel #coronavirus reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 is 1,975.
This includes 237 severe cases and 56 people who have died.
#nCoV2019 #nCoV
A fabric mask can act as a barrier to prevent the spread of the virus. However, it must be used correctly and always combined with other measures to protect yourself and everyone else. Here is how to wear a fabric mask safely.
#COVID19
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It's #WorldDiabetesDay!
You can reduce your risk of type 2 #diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle:
🏃🏽♀️ Be physically active
👍🏼 Maintain healthy body weight
🥗 Eat healthy
🚭 Do not smoke and avoid harmful use alcohol
Learn more: bit.ly/3lBoFcu
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What type of disinfectant can I use to wipe down surfaces to protect against COVID-19?
If a surface is dirty, first wipe it down with regular household soap or detergent and rinse with water.
➡️bit.ly/COVID19Mythbus
#COVID19 #KnowtheFacts
Don’t carry dirty linen or clothes against your body. Wash them in hot water with laundry detergent or soap #COVID19
Get the facts: who.int/emergencies/di
🇶: Can pets at home spread the new #coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
🇦: At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs, cats can be infected with the virus.
However, it is always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets
The frontline responders working tirelessly to save lives during the pandemic deserve time to rest. Talk to your colleagues or supervisor if you think you may be experiencing burnout.
#COVID19 #MentalHealth
10 September is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
If you’re feeling sad, hopeless, and overwhelmed, talk to someone you trust about your feelings. You’re not alone and help is available.
👉 bit.ly/3ARvwrk
#MentalHealth
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Let’s revisit the basics: How do you wash your hands?
Use 🧼 and 💧 for at least 40-60 seconds. #HandHygiene
#COVID19
Our hearts go out to families who have lost loved ones to #COVID19. May you find peace, hope and love during this difficult time.
#coronavirus
#MentalHealth
Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
This is 3,500kg of masks, gloves, gowns, etc on its way to ’s Strategic Regional Stockpile in Manila, as part of our response to new #coronavirus.
From here we send it direct to countries across the Western Pacific to ensure health workers are protected.
#nCoV #2019nCoV
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It’s International #Nurses Day!
Today we celebrate and salute nurses 👩🏻⚕️👨🏼⚕️👩🏽⚕️👩🏾⚕️👨🏽⚕️👨🏿⚕️👩🏿⚕️everywhere! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! #NursesDay
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Health workers need masks, gloves, gowns and goggles for protection while providing life-saving care to people with #COVID19.
is dispatching equipment to countries in need across the Region to help protect frontline workers in the #coronavirus response.
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🇶: Does putting on or eating sesame oil block the #2019nC0V from entering the body?
🇦: No. Sesame oil is delicious but it does not kill 2019-nCoV.
#knowthefacts
FACT: Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective means to help children grow into healthy adults.
#VaccinesWork!
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The total number of confirmed cases of the 2019 novel #coronavirus reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 5,974.
This includes 1,239 severe cases and 132 people who have died.
#nCoV #nCoV2019 #2019nCoV
These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from #COVID19 👉 buff.ly/2W5XL2H #coronavirus
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The total number of #COVID19 cases reported from mainland China 🇨🇳 to date is 80,026
The figure includes 7,110 severe cases and 2,912 people who have died.
#coronavirus
Symptoms of early stage cervical cancer may include:
🔴 Bleeding during sexual intercourse
🔴 Postmenopausal bleeding
🔴 Bleeding between periods
🔴 Foul-smelling discharge
#COVID19 is still circulating in every country.
Dr updates on the latest variant of interest EG.5 ⬇️
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“#Omicron is dominant worldwide. We’ve got mostly BA.2 detected around the 🌏. We see increasing numbers of BA.4 & BA.5. We urge governments to maintain surveillance, enhance surveillance, make sure that sequencing is taking place.” - Dr
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5 moments for #HandHygiene:
1. Before touching a patient
2. Before a clean/aseptic procedure
3. After body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
#CleanHands Save Lives!
The faster you can find #COVID19 cases, isolate them, and track their close contacts, the more successful you’re going to be, says #NewZealand 🇳🇿.
Read more: 👉 bit.ly/2ZwjdiH
Vaccination protects us all. During emergencies, risk of disease outbreaks like #measles, #polio, #meningitis increases.
Vaccination helps keep us safe and protects our health workers.
Ensure you and your family are protected through vaccines. #VaccinesWork
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Women scientists are still underrepresented and struggle to get recognition for their achievements.
On #WomenInScience Day, take a stand to end gender bias that holds girls back from pursuing a career in #STEM!
#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
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🇶: Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
🇦: 🧄 is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new #coronavirus
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Safety guidelines for those responsible for communal spaces, like shops, restaurants or places of worship.
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#StaySafe #COVID19
Third-hand smoke refers to the residue from tobacco smoke that clings to clothing, bags, skin, and hair.
Third-hand smoke poses a threat to health, including increased cancer risks.
Say NO Tobacco!
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A message on #InternationalWomensDay for 👩🏻⚕️🧑🏽⚕️👩🔬fighting
#COVID19
“I’ve been in the field for many outbreaks, witnessing 1st-hand dangers health workers face. I’m so proud to be among you. can’t express enough our admiration for your bravery & sacrifice”—
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When should I get vaccinated?
Vaccines protect us throughout life and at different ages.
It is important to get the vaccines you need – on time, every time.
Don’t wait until you are exposed to a serious illness – like during an outbreak.
#VACCINESWORK
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Cases elsewhere in the Region:
Rep of Korea🇰🇷 4,812 incl 28 deaths
Japan🇯🇵268 incl 6 deaths
Singapore🇸🇬108
Australia🇦🇺29 incl 1 death
Malaysia🇲🇾29
Viet Nam🇻🇳16
Philippines🇵🇭3 incl 1 death
Cambodia🇰🇭 & New Zealand🇳🇿1 each
Ship in 🇯🇵 waters 🛳706 incl 6 deaths
#COVID19 #coronavirus
When is it necessary to use a mask? #coronavirus
It's #WorldHeartDay today!
Know the symptoms of heart attacks and strokes 💔. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
#BeatNCDs
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Life's full of breath-taking moments. Don't let tobacco take your breath away.
Join & young people across the globe in making a stand for #Notobacco.
Show support by using this profile photo frame.
Get involved 👉🏾bit.ly/30eEDPL
Q: Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new #coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
A: No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.
The 2019-nC0V is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment.
It’s normal to feel fearful and anxious at this time. Talk about your feelings – it will lessen your distress.
#HealthyAtHome #COVID19
#TogetherWeCan #LetsTalk
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#OpenWHO, the free, open-access learning platform for health emergencies, now offers 10 online courses related to #COVID19.
Enroll today: bit.ly/3efpRPN
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🇶: Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against #2019nCoV?
🇦: No. Vaccines against pneumonia do not provide protection against 2019-nCoV.
The virus is new and different. It needs its own vaccine.
#KnowTheFacts
Violence against children can have life-long consequences. Children who grow up in families where there is violence may suffer a range of behavioural and emotional disturbances.
#EndViolence
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“The #ClimateCrisis is here, and the health crisis associated with the climate crisis is here. It’s now.” explains how the climate crisis is extending the range of diseases like #dengue and malaria ⬇
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Not everything you hear about #COVID19 is true. For accurate information
✔️ Find official advice from your country’s public health authority or
✔️ the World Health Organization
#StopTheSpread
#coronavirus
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Even small group activities can lead to #COVID19 spreading.
Protect yourself and others. Do your part.
#StayHome
#coronavirus
🇶: Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new #coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
🇦: To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the virus.
WHO is helping to accelerate research and development efforts with a range of partners.
How do you wear a medical mask safely? 😷
Remember that masks alone cannot protect you from #COVID19. Maintain #PhysicalDistancing, avoid touching the mask or your face & clean your hands frequently.
See our Q&A on masks and #COVID19: bit.ly/3dGLesC
Even in countries which haven’t seen any cases recently, #COVID19 hasn’t gone away for good. If we stop following the key protective measures, #coronavirus can come rushing back.
#StaySafe
Even small group activities can lead to #COVID19 spreading.
Staying home and connecting with friends and family through a call or video chat is a smart choice.
Protect yourself and others. Do your part. #StayHome
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#COVID19 can disrupt health services, including services for people living with mental health conditions. Community organizations can help provide psychosocial support during this time.
#MentalHealth #coronavirus
Many health care workers, including nurses, have lost their lives fighting #COVID19.
Some of them were family.
Some were friends.
All of them are heroes.
#InternationalNursesDay
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Tobacco kills more than 8M people every year.
It is highly addictive & a major risk factor for cancer, heart and lung diseases 🩺.
600M trees 🌲 are chopped down to make 6 trillion cigarettes 🚬 every year, decreasing the clean air we breathe.
#HealthierTomorrow
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Q: Does the new #coronavirus (2019-nC0V) affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?
A: People of all ages can be infected by the virus.
Older people & those with pre-existing medical conditions appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus