Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance: Country readiness
From 15 May 2020, this page is no longer being updated. Please go to our publications hub to access WHO’s country and technical guidance on COVID-19
Strengthening Preparedness for COVID-19 in Cities and Urban Settings
This document is to support local authorities, leaders and policy-makers in cities and other urban settlements in identifying effective approaches and implementing recommended actions that enhance the prevention, preparedness and readiness for COVID-19 in urban settings, to ensure a robust response and eventual recovery. It covers factors unique to cities and urban settings, considerations in urban preparedness, key areas of focus and preparing for future emergencies.
- Access the publication (Uploaded on 28 April 2020)Draft operational planning guidance for UN country teams
The purpose of this document is to provide a practical guide for the UNCTs and partners to develop a CPRP to immediately support national governments to prepare for and respond to COVID‑19. The initial CPRP should be developed for a 3-month period from
1 February to 30 April in alignment with the SPRP. Subsequent CPRPs will be developed based on the evolving situation and needs.
This guide outlines the priority steps and actions to be included in the CPRP across the major areas of the public health preparedness and response.
- Access the guidance ( 12 February 2020)
- COVID-19 Partners Platform based on Operational Planning Guidance
- Training modules: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform
National capacities review tool for a novel coronavirus
The main aim of the national capacities review tool is to better understand existing capacities in the area of detection and response to a novel coronavirus (nCoV) that is zoonotic and causes respiratory disease. The tool was developed with other coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, in mind and in consultation with member states. This information will help national authorities to i) identify main gaps ii) perform risk assessments and iii) plan for additional investigations, response and control actions.
- Access the publication (10 January 2020)