Times of corona & times of quarantine

17/05/2022

War is not the answer.
We need peace.
Peace for the world.
We need peace now.

Monday is the International Day of Living Together in Peace.

22/01/2022

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22/01/2022

Four states were able to identify the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in community wastewater. These results can provide an early warning that an emerging variant may be present in a community: https://bit.ly/mm7103a5

22/01/2022

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22/01/2022

22/01/2022

New CDC study: When the Omicron variant first began circulating, adults who received a COVID-19 booster dose had 5-times the protection against infection compared with adults who were not vaccinated. All eligible people should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including getting boosters when recommended. Learn more. https://bit.ly/mm7104

22/01/2022

A new CDC study finds that, during periods when the Delta and Omicron variants were widely circulating a third dose (either an additional primary dose or booster dose) of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) was highly effective at preventing emergency and urgent care visits and hospitalizations related to COVID-19.

These findings show why getting a third dose of mRNA vaccines is important, especially now with Omicron as the main variant spreading. Everyone should be up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccination, including getting a booster shot when eligible. Learn more: https://bit.ly/mm7104e3.

22/01/2022

While flu vaccination is the best protection against flu, there are easy actions you can take in addition to vaccination to help stop the spread of flu, like staying home when sick and washing hands frequently. If you do get sick with flu, talk with your health care provider about flu antiviral medications to treat your illness—especially if you are at higher risk of complications. More: https://bit.ly/2Lzxuqb.

18/06/2021

Masks 😷 not worn correctly do not protect. Make sure your nose, mouth and chin are covered and the fits your face well. - Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, World Health Organization South-East Asia Region - WHO SEARO.

06/06/2021

21/05/2021

"If there is a hell on earth, it is the lives of children in Gaza today."

-- UN Secretary-General António Guterres. https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/05/1092332

21/05/2021

“The COVID-19 break made me miss a lot on my education, life at home was so boring and some of my friends are pregnant right now. Now that I am back in school I am happy because my education is progressing,” says 17-year-old Linley from Malawi.

School closures have been putting children’s learning, safety and health at risk. Let’s get students back into the classroom. Every child has the right to learn and grow, even in a pandemic.

20/05/2021

“What we’re seeing is the desperation out there in the hospitals. We’re seeing desperation in the communities.”

On the latest episode of the 'Awake At Night' podcast, UNICEF India's Yasmin Ali Haque speaks with Melissa Fleming - UN about COVID-19 and our response 👉 https://bit.ly/3tWPgVj

17/05/2021

The effects of the have begun in Mumbai Corona mai Halath bohot bigadne ke Andesha Sab Salamat Rahe Ghar par rahe.

17/05/2021

“When schools were closed, it was bad news for me and my siblings because when learning moved online, we all had to share one mobile phone to study. There was a lot of pressure and I felt like I was missing out on some lessons," says 15-year-old Rania who lives in Za’atari refugee camp, Jordan.

She hopes to become a journalist. "I care about my education and I want to show everyone that I can make it. By doing so, I can inspire many girls to follow my lead and never give up hope."

Now, in our second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring children - especially the most vulnerable - return to school and catch-up is critical to protect their futures.

17/05/2021

Today is .

(high blood pressure) is one of the world’s silent killers & is most prevalent in the 🌍Region. It increases the risk of heart disease, kidney damage & stroke, as well severe disease & death from .

You can prevent high blood pressure with a few simple lifestyle choices:

✅ Reduce 🧂 intake to less than 5g/day
✅ Enjoy a healthy diet🥑 & avoid saturated fats & trans fats🍟
✅ Don't smoke🚭
✅ Limit alcohol📉🍺
✅ Exercise daily🏋🏿‍♀️

https://bit.ly/3eMG3un

24/01/2021

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4️⃣ steps to stay fit to beat COVID-19:
🍊 eat a healthy diet
🚭 no to***co
🏃‍♀️ be physically active
🍻 stop harmful use of alcohol

08/11/2020

"We will never, ever give up making this world better for everyone, everywhere."
-- UN Secretary-General António Guterres sums up the mission of the UN as we turn 75. un.org/en/sections/what-we-do/

31/10/2020

Join us in celebrating World Cities Day ! 🌎🏙️

A healthy city aims to:
✅create a health-supportive environment
✅achieve a good quality of life
✅provide basic sanitation and hygiene needs
✅supply access to health care

17/10/2020

The pandemic is pushing millions into extreme poverty and is undermining efforts to reach the & eradicate poverty by 2030.

Saturday is the International Day to End Poverty. http://bit.ly/EndPoverty2020

14/10/2020

13/10/2020

Hi guys there's massive rain in Hyderabad today how about your places....?

08/10/2020

Every 16 seconds, joy turns to grief as a pregnant woman delivers a stillborn baby. Now, COVID-19 is disrupting access to quality health care and threatening to leave even more families heartbroken. It’s time to give this neglected tragedy the attention and action it deserves. We must give every woman access to high quality care throughout her pregnancy and childbirth.

05/10/2020

Physical distance is a very simple method of preventing the spread of COVID-19.

During the pandemic, keep at least 1m distance from others.

02/10/2020

On repeat.

Friday feeling from Voices of Youth - our community by youth, for youth.

01/10/2020

DYK: Miscarriage is the most common reason for losing a baby during pregnancy.

Losing a baby in pregnancy is still a taboo subject worldwide, linked to stigma and shame.

29/09/2020

Is your child’s school 🏫 reopening? Here are some measures schools should take to provide a safe learning environment for children amidst 👇🏽

29/09/2020

FACT: Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot cure COVID-19.

WHO is coordinating efforts to develop and evaluate medicines to treat COVID-19.

28/09/2020

Misinformation is dangerous and can have deadly consequences, especially amid the pandemic.

So pause, think about what you share online - and help fight misinformation.

24/09/2020

Parents: If your child is younger than 1 or has certain medical conditions, they may be more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about your child’s risk and what you can do to keep your child healthy.

Some conditions that may increase the risk of severe COVID-19:
- Asthma or chronic lung disease
- Diabetes
- Genetic, neurologic, or metabolic conditions
- Heart disease since birth
- Immunosuppression or weakened immune system
- Medical complexity (multiple conditions that affect many parts of the body)
- Obesity

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3hXdiJq.

23/09/2020

Adults in their 20s had the highest rate of COVID-19 infections from June through August, according to a new MMWR report. Investigators found that adults ages 20-39 in the southern US likely played a role in spreading COVID-19 in their communities, including to older adults. Everyone can take steps to protect themselves and slow the spread of COVID-19 to others, such as family and community members who may be at higher risk for serious illness. Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in public. Stay at least 6 feet from people who don’t live with you and avoid in-person gatherings. Learn more: http://bit.ly/6939e1.

18/09/2020

"We need to silence the guns and focus on our common enemy: the virus."

Ahead of Monday's , UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the need for a global ceasefire to defeat .

17/09/2020

Leave an emoji gift to a teacher you appreciate in the comments below. 💖This heartfelt message is from seven-year-old Zafreen in the Philippines.

To help children be their best after the challenges of COVID-19 related school closures, governments must support our teachers and schools.

📷 UNICEF Philippines