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Role of Transportation in the 'Export' and 'Import' of COVID-19
From the Document: "China confirmed that the novel coronavirus was a human-to-human transmitted disease on January 20 after finding new cases in Guangdong province that had been caused by human transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement two days after China's announcement that it also found evidence of human-to-human transmission during the delegation's field visit to Wuhan. Since then, fear has mounted and state actors rushed to treat the disease to prevent an outbreak. [...] To understand the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, one must reflect on its recent history. When China confirmed that the disease is transmissible, authorities took draconian measures. Wuhan was locked down on January 23 and other nearby cities put under lockdown soon after despite a huge economic cost. Internal travel and domestic flights inside China were restricted from the last week of January. International flights in and out of China continued until March, however. Only in the last week of March international flights from and to China were limited. By that time, the disease had already been declared a global pandemic for three weeks. Based on the information stated in WHO situation reports and international media sources, 29 countries--including Italy, the United States, France, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and Iran - received their first COVID-19 cases through travel from China[.]"
Pacific Forum
Oo, Shwe Yee
2020-05?
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Interim Framework for PPE Use by City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) and Contractor Home Health Care Personnel (HCP) Caring for Clients with Suspected or Confirmed, Including Asymptomatic, COVID-19
From the Document: "The City and County of San Francisco is sharing this Interim Framework for PPE [personal protective equipment] in an effort to promote the general welfare, health, and safety; employee health and safety; and effective client and patient care and services during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, given current PPE shortages. Anyone reviewing this Interim Framework for PPE must understand the following: [1] Data, knowledge, and recommendations concerning the safe use of PPE are evolving rapidly. CCSF [City and County of San Francisco] developed this Interim Framework based on its inventory of PPE and the client and patient care and services being provided as of May 23, 2020. This Framework is based specifically on the data, knowledge and recommendations concerning the safe use of PPE and supply chain prognosis as of May 23, 2020, and is subject to change without notice. [2] Care and service providers should consult CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines for the current selection, alternatives, and safe use of PPE. This Framework may not strictly comply with all guidelines for PPE but was developed to address the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency and the resulting PPE shortages."
San Francisco (Calif.). Department of Public Health
2020-06-30
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TRB Webinar: How Much Will COVID-19 Affect Travel Behavior [video]
From the Video Description: "The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused upheaval around the world, and has caused our daily routines to change quickly. Instead of commuting to work, employees are telecommuting. Schools are shuttered and students are taking classes online. Even shopping occurs online, often with a stranger choosing one's groceries. While many of these systems were already established, we are depending on them more than ever before. How will these changes impact our future? TRB [Transportation Research Board] hosted a webinar on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that determined to what extent American travel will return to the pre-COVID-19 way of life. Which travel behavioral changes will be long-lasting, and for whom? How, if at all, are the attitudes that underpinned our American lifestyle shifting in this crisis, and will these shifts be long-term? The webinar examined potential answers to these questions by presenting the results of a recently completed University of Illinois at Chicago survey. Presenters discussed an ongoing longitudinal and multi-wave national survey focused on social dynamics, attitudes, and the travel behaviors of American households before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic."
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
2020-06-01
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TRB Webinar: COVID-19 Impacts on Managed Lanes [video]
This is the June 25, 2020 webinar "COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Impacts on Managed Lanes" hosted by the Transportation Research Board. The duration of the video is 1 hour and 59 seconds.
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
2020-06-25
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance for Local Jurisdictions [video]
This is the June 24, 2020 webinar "Water, Sanitation & Hygiene During the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Pandemic: Guidance for Local Jurisdictions" hosted by the National Association of County & City Health Officials. The duration of the video is 1 hour, 29 minutes and 15 seconds.
National Association of County & City Health Officials (U.S.)
2020-06-24
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Stress, School, and Self-Care: 'COVID-19 Highlights Inequities, Mental Health Challenges, Systemic Needs, and Possible Solutions'
From the Introduction: "'In 2020, as we shelter in place as a result of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and fears about our future are high. School communities are impacted not only by fears of the contagion but also by broad, rapid shifts they are making to deliver equitable remote learning services as seamlessly as possible. Educators, students, and families are adjusting to the ubiquitous 2020 version of home schooling as parents balance becoming surrogate teachers while attempting to work their normal jobs--sometimes feeling inadequate in both roles. Some families have thrived given the chance to slow down, stay home, and spend more time forming deeper connections with one another. Others have become further overwhelmed and stressed by the sudden collision of school, work, and home, uncertain how best to balance it all.'"
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
Mason, Christine; Asby, Dana; Murphy, Michele Rivers . . .
2020-05
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Keeping Your Nonprofit's Systems Secure While Working Remotely [video]
From the Video Description: "An unprecedented number of nonprofit employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak. This makes organizations more vulnerable than ever to security threats with hackers on overdrive to take advantage of the situation. Make sure your staff, devices and infrastructure are safe from cyberattacks. In this one-hour webinar we will answer the most frequently asked questions and share practical measures your team and organization can take to have the best defenses in place including: [1] Securely setting up staff to work from home computers and networks; [2] Ensuring your staff is trained and prepared for cybersecurity phishing attacks; [3] The difference between a VPN [virtual private network] and a firewall and how to use them; [4] Recommendations for data and device usage policies and set-up." The duration of the video is 1 hour, 11 minutes and 11 seconds.
TechSoup.org
2020-03-27
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Virtual Workshop: Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits [video]
From the Video Description: "The ongoing COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak has impacted many aspects of our lives, from how we travel to how we carry out day-to-day interactions with those around us. But as nonprofits, our work continues, even in this period of uncertainty. Many people rely on us and the services that we provide to our communities, especially in times of crisis. In order to continue serving your community during this outbreak, however, you may find the need to rapidly transition to working remotely rather than in an office. We invite you to join us on March 12 for a special TechSoup-hosted online discussion of the tools, strategies, and resources to help nonprofits manage remote workers. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss best practices with other members of the nonprofit community." The duration of this video is 1 hour, 27 minutes and 52 seconds.
TechSoup.org
2020-03-12
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Emerging from COVID, Securing Australia's Future: Policy Responses to the Pandemic
From the Webpage: "In this new feature, Lowy Institute experts provide policy recommendations for Australia to address issues that are critical to our nation's -- and the world's -- successful emergence from the pandemic."
Lowy Institute for International Policy
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Impact of COVID-19 on School Mental Health in Washington [video]
From the Video Description: "Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal presents: 'The Impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] on School Mental Health in Washington'." The duration of the video is 1 hour, 17 minutes and 16 seconds.
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
Reykdal, Chris
2020-05-29
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For Decision Makers: Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic [video]
This webinar "For Decision Makers: Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Pandemic" was posted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) on April 10, 2020. The duration of the video is 57 minutes and 55 seconds.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Shulruff, Toby; Penney-Edwards, Laura
2020-04-10
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Guidance for General Laboratory Safety Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "This guidance is to address the general workflow safety concerns of laboratory personnel during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. All laboratories should perform site- and activity-specific risk assessments to determine the most appropriate safety measures to implement for particular circumstances. In addition, facilities should adhere to local policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and public health guidelines."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-07-06
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Allocation of Scarce Critical Resources Under Crisis Standards of Care
From the Executive Summary Introduction: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] global pandemic has obligated hospitals worldwide to consider scenarios in which the demand for critical resources could outstrip the supply. This report, based upon the collaborative work of individuals representing the six medical campuses of the University of California, aims to articulate guidelines for the triage of critically ill patients in the event that essential resources, such as ventilators, become scarce. In such extreme scenarios, sound ethical principles represent the backbone of an allocation scheme predicated on saving the most lives while respecting human equality. Respect for the moral equality and inherent dignity of each person--regardless of age, disability status, or other extraneous factors--requires that all individuals (including prisoners and undocumented persons) be included and evaluated in the same triage pool of individuals requiring treatment in acute care settings. Consistent with the central goal of saving as many lives as possible, triage decisions will be based on 'medically relevant prognostic factors for surviving the acute critical illness', rather than on quality of life, life-years, or social value considerations, which may be biased. Individuals already on ventilators in chronic care settings will not be triaged unless they present in acute care settings, and personal home ventilators belonging to patients will not be re-allocated to other patients. This report applies to the situation when standard practice is replaced by Crisis Standards of Care."
University of California. Office of the President
2020-06-17
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Key Research Question: Besides Home Self-Isolation, and Use of Centralized Voluntary Isolation Centers, Are There Any Other Evidence Based Strategies (eg: Wearing Masks Within the Home; Additional Cleaning; Testing, Other) That Have Been Used to Successfully Control Focal COVID-19 Outbreaks in Other Settings?
From the Context: "[1] COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreaks have occurred in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, cruise-ships, places of worship, and foreign-worker dormitories [2] Any setting where physical distancing cannot be optimally maintained is a potential site for an outbreak--the risk for a COVID19 outbreak is further increased if those at the site have COVID19 risk factors such as advanced age or underlying co-morbidities [3] Recently, in Alberta, there have been outbreaks associated with LTC [long-term care] facilities, meat packing plants, and homeless shelters."
Alberta Health Services
Asadi, Leyla
2020
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Ethical Considerations in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "The Government has indicated a number of further public health measures may be needed in order to manage the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease] pandemic in the UK. The current situation (as of 17 March 2020) is summarised in the annex, including an overview of the Government's action plan of 'contain, delay, research and mitigate'. The following review of ethical considerations draws on the findings of a number of in-depth inquiries conducted by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, including those concerned with public health, solidarity, and research in global health emergencies."
Nuffield Council on Bioethics
2020-03-17
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COVID-19 and Violence Against Women and Children: What Have We Learned So Far?
From the Document: "Six months into the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] crisis, thousands of news stories have been published warning of the increased risks of violence against women and children (VAW/C). Research from previous health, economic, and political crises supports this dynamic, predicting increases in multiple risk factors for diverse forms of violence. Yet most press coverage relies on month-to-month statistics from highly volatile single sources from high-income countries like helplines, hospitalizations, and police records. In this note, we review rigorous studies that have analyzed how COVID-19 and related policies are impacting rates of VAW/C and highlight more reliable methods, while acknowledging limitations of underlying data sources. We propose recommendations for how to both broaden and deepen our collective understanding of how COVID-19 is impacting these forms of violence, and what can be done in response."
Center for Global Development
Peterman, Amber; O'Donnell, Megan; Palermo, Tia
2020-06
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Webinar: How Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Delivered? [video]
From the Video Description: "When a COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] vaccine becomes available, it will effectively stop disease transmission only if it reaches the people who need it. Many decisions go into developing a strategy for the delivery of a new vaccine, including planning for distribution challenges, communication around vaccine efficacy and safety, and planning for limitations in production capacity. Experts on epidemiology, policy, and advocacy at the International Vaccine Access Center will engage participants to consider decision-making processes and opportunities for innovation to optimize delivery and impact." The duration of the video is 1 hour 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2020-06-22
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Key Steps and Considerations For Building a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Workforce: A Primer for Governors
From the Document: "Successfully breaking the chain of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] transmission and reopening state economies will require governors and senior health officials to develop a data-driven approach to contact tracing that builds on existing public health capabilities, leverages the buy-in and cooperation of the public as key players in the effort, supports coordination of stakeholders and resources, and effectively engages public and private partners to scale the workforce necessary to support these efforts in the near and long-term."
National Governors' Association
Greene, Katie; Williamson, Kirk; Stephens, Rachel . . .
2020-06
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'Humanitarian Operations During COVID-19: A Conversation with Peter Maurer of the ICRC' [transcript]
From the Opening Statement of Jacob Kurtzer: "[This] event is part of a new series by the humanitarian agenda that discussed the impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] on humanitarian action, drawing on insights from across the humanitarian spectrum about the challenges their organizations are facing. [...] Humanitarian organizations are facing a new and still significantly unknown challenge while trying to scale up assistance for the most vulnerable communities. Many fear that the worst is yest to come. The ICRC [International Committee of the Red Cross] has appealed for 250-plus million Swiss Franc as a start of its response to COVID-19. Like others, the ICRC is continuing to maintain its operations to reach affected populations, while navigating the shifting politics and policies of donor states and host countries that add layers of complexity to the response." This transcript features statements from the following: Peter Maurer, J. Stephen Morrison, and Jacob Kurtzer.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)
2020-05-18
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'Humanitarian Operations During COVID-19: A Conversation with Michelle Nunn of CARE USA' [transcript]
From the Opening Statement of Jacob Kurtzer: "[This] event is part of a feature series by the Humanitarian Agenda that discusses the impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] on the humanitarian space with leaders from across the spectrum. [...] [This] discussion takes place as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerability of women and girls not only worldwide, but especially in humanitarian settings. Government interventions designed to mitigate the spread of the virus disproportionately affect women and girls with increased vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence, among other concerns. The long-term lockdown measures potentially exacerbate already high statistics of SGDV [sexual and gender-based violence] in humanitarian contexts. COVID-19's effect on the economic situation of low-income countries also has a significant and severe consequence for women, as dose the limitation on sexual and reproductive health." This transcript features statements from the following: Michelle Nunn, Jacob Kurtzer, and Katherine Bliss.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)
2020-05-26
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'Coronavirus Crisis Update: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Covid-19 and How to Move Forward' [transcript]
From the Opening Statement of Andrew Schwartz: "[This is] the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Update, a podcast from the CSIS Global Health Policy Center, focused on the science and policy implications of the outbreak. I'm Andrew Schwartz of the Center for Startegic International Studies. And I'm joined by my colleague, Steve Morrison to discuss the latest on COVID-19." This transcript features statements from the following: J. Stephen Morrison, Andrew Schwartz, and Chris Van Hollen.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)
2020-05-18
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Farm Stress: Facts, Impact of COVID-19, and Resource and Training Needs of Mental Health Care Providers
From the Document: "Farm stress is the stress experienced by farmers and their families as a result of the unique agricultural work environment. It can be experienced by the farmer/producer, agricultural workers, and members of farm families to include spouses and children. [...] Farm stress is impacted by several variables, many of which relate to a loss of control. For example, farmers are impacted by, and have little control over, market variability, weather, and mental health care service access."
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
2020-06
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Telepsychiatry During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Overview: "Telepsychiatry will be very useful over the next months due to the current COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Changes have recently taken place to make telepsychiatry more accessible across the United States as patients and providers practice social distancing."
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
2020-04?
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Protecting the Healthcare Worker in the Era of Novel Coronavirus, Bird Flu and Other Serious Communicable Diseases [video]
From the Video Description: "This one-hour on-line program is taught by Dr. Alex Isakov, an emergency medicine and EMS [emergency medical services] physician, who is the medical director for the Emory-Grady EMS Biosafety Transport Program. The target audience for the course is EMS providers of all types/levels/certifications who may be exposed to individuals with serious communicable diseases. The course aims to increase awareness about standard and transmission based infection control practices, and considers some past and present high consequence infectious diseases like SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome), COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], and novel and seasonal influenza viruses. By increasing awareness about timely and relevant infectious disease threats and reviewing infection prevention practices, healthcare workers can better protect themselves in the workplace."
Emory University
Isakov, Alexander
2020-02-22
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School Mental Health Crisis Leadership Lessons: 'Voices of Experience from Leaders in the Pacific Southwest Region'
From the Introduction: "Every day, leaders working in and with school systems and communities navigate unpredictable events. These events are called 'crises' when they exceed a threshold of harm. Crises are moments, events, or experiences that call our assumptions into question. When they occur, crises surface the unexplored and the undiscussed: everything comes out during a crisis. Through crises, we learn what we were truly prepared for and how well-supported we are by existing training, resources, and response plans. We learn which students are well-served by our school and which students we marginalize. [...] Crisis leaders need to understand the physical and psychological disruptions that are a common consequence of trauma. Trauma interrupts our ability to maintain a coherent narrative that explains our world and our place within it. We as humans need a worldview of ourselves and each other that makes sense to us. This sense-making narrative helps us interpret the past, negotiate the present, and move comfortably into the future. One of the functions of a crisis is that it interrupts our regular story: trauma can pause our bodies and brains at the moment of harm. We need crisis leaders to help us create meaning from our trauma experiences, which then helps our bodies and brains integrate the crisis into our larger story. Storytelling and reflection are essential to our collective crisis healing."
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
Wolf-Prusan, Leora
2020
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Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Hawaii and Asia-Pacific
From the Introduction: "Women's voices are missing from Hawaii's Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] economic response and recovery plan while the pandemic exacerbates existing inequalities that hinder female empowerment. The coronavirus crisis is negatively affecting women's economic participation and empowerment, has led to greater rates of gender-based violence, and has disrupted access to sexual and reproductive health. This article reviews the current literature for Hawaii, the United States and Asia and the Pacific to examine the ways that Covid-19 is disproportionately affecting women. It is divided into three sections: economy, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health. It concludes with policy recommendations for the State of Hawaii and governments in Asia and the Pacific considering deepening structural inequalities."
Pacific Forum, CSIS
Howe, Jennifer
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Operational Considerations for Multisectoral Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programmes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Introduction: "People all over the world are facing severe impacts on their mental health and psychosocial wellbeing due to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Psychological distress is widespread among large segments of the populations, due to the immediate effects of the virus on health, due to the consequences of measures to contain the spread, such as physical isolation and suspension of services, and due to the worries about loss of livelihoods and education. The direct effects of the pandemic are compounded by the effects of ongoing humanitarian emergencies and sociopolitical and economic fragility in countries hosting vulnerable populations. The humanitarian community through the Inter-Agency Standing Committee has therefore asked for dedicated attentions and resource mobilization for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) within the Global Humanitarian Appeal for the COVID-19 response. [...] The current document is an annex to the Interim Briefing Note and is meant to support the MHPSS operational response within the various sectors of humanitarian work. Approaches and interventions to MHPSS are not confined to one sector, but need to be integrated within many existing sectors and clusters. This document contains a wealth of operational information and practical approaches that can be used for humanitarian programming in health, SGBV [sexual and gender-based violence], community-based protection, nutrition, camp management and camp coordination."
Inter-Agency Standing Committee
2020-05
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Taking Charge of What You Can: A COVID-19 Toolkit
From the Document: "The Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] epidemic has drastically changed the way we live, work, and connect each other in a very short period of time. As a world, we are experiencing a collective crisis, the likes of which most of us have never encountered. Right now it is NORMAL to be experiencing a whole host of emotions, including anxiety, anger, sadness, and uncertainty. Our minds and our bodies are closely connected, so it is also likely that you are losing sleep and experiencing other physical symptoms, such as muscle tension, aches and pains, headaches, and low energy. [...] We all need to find a sense of control right now. This toolkit is designed to help you focus on the parts of your life that you can take charge of and stop spending energy on the things you cannot control."
Alberta Health Services
2020-06-15
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Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small-scale Producers and Workers: Perspectives from Thailand's Seafood Supply Chain
From the Summary: "National seafood exporters have put in place several preventive measures to respond to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. Some companies go beyond their factories to support and prevent the risks of an outbreak in workers' households and communities. However, while some companies may have shared COVID-19 educational materials to some of their suppliers, there is still a lack of additional support to their suppliers' facilities and fishing vessels, which are still at risk of an outbreak due to lack of proper preventive measures. Although the interviews focused on fishery and seafood workers, and some of the largest seafood companies in the Thailand, the results only provide a snapshot of the complicated and evolving situation during the pandemic. The briefing note aims to reflect perspectives on the ground and highlight some notable examples and remaining gaps. It also provides a set of important recommendations for seafood exporters/vessel owners and global buyers/retailers."
Oxfam International
Siamhan, Papop; Trirath, Rapatsa
2020-06
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Genetic Structure of SARS-CoV-2 Reflects Clonal Superspreading and Multiple Independent Introduction Events, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany, February and March 2020
From the Document: "We whole-genome sequenced 55 SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2] isolates from Germany to investigate SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in 2020 in the Heinsberg district and Düsseldorf. While the genetic structure of the Heinsberg outbreak indicates a clonal origin, reflecting superspreading dynamics from mid-February during the carnival season, distinct viral strains were circulating in Düsseldorf in March, reflecting the city's international links. Limited detection of Heinsberg strains in the Düsseldorf area despite geographical proximity may reflect efficient containment and contact-tracing efforts. We report on the genetic structure of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany's most populous state (18 million inhabitants). Our analysis includes the 'Heinsberg outbreak', which started in the second half of February 2020 - comprising a superspreading event at a carnival session in Gangelt, a small municipality of ca 12,000 inhabitants on the border between Germany and the Netherlands - and subsequent outbreak dynamics in March, in the state capital Düsseldorf, located 70km from Gangelt and an international economic and air travel hub of ca 600,000 inhabitants."
Eurosurveillance
Walker, Andreas M., 1965-; Houwaart, Torsten; Wienemann, Tobias . . .
2020-06-04
