This briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The brief was last updated February 2020.

Developed by Issue-based Coalition on Large Movements of People, Displacement and Resilience

Committee for the Coordination of Statistical Activities, with contribution from UNHCR

Multi-stakeholder initiative by several UN organizations and international NGO partners

Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages

Practical Recommendations and Good Practice to Address Protection Concerns in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance Note

This paper provides practical considerations on remote interviewing for states in Europe during the COVID pandemic.

This guidance pulls together emerging practices from a number of UNHCR’s operations where staff and partners have leveraged ‘messaging Apps’ to engage with communities.

Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19