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Updates on COVID-19.

3 Mar 2020

From: OCHA Afghanistan <ocha-afghanistan@un.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:12 PM
To: Nasir quraishi <quraishi@jack.ngo>
Subject: Afghanistan | COVID-19 | Daily Brief No. 6 | 3 Mar 2020

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AFGHANISTAN

COVID-19

Daily Brief No.6 | 3 Mar 2020

<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=b15c13aab3&e=bb560e989d> <https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=a5909ac446&e=bb560e989d> Download the full update »KEY MESSAGES UPDATED*	People confirmed to have COVID-19: 1*	People who are presumptive for COVID-19: 81*	People who have tested negative for COVID-19: 58*	Key concern: border crossing areas in the country’s west(Source Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan) _____SITUATION OVERVIEW UPDATEDAs of 3 March 2020, a total of 90,893 people have been confirmed to havecontracted COVID-19 and 3,111 people have reportedly died across 73countries. On 28 February, WHO increased its assessment of the risk ofspread and the risk of impact of COVID-19 to “very high” at the globallevel – its top level of risk assessment – while stressing that there stillis a chance of containing the virus if its chain of transmission is broken.The daily number of new people confirmed to have COVID-19 in China has beenstabilising, however since 26 February more people with COVID-19 have beenreported outside China. Furthermore, the increasing spread of the virus fromand within Italy, Iran and South Korea remains a concern. Travelrestrictions by countries are changing rapidly and should be monitored ondaily basis.On 24 February, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported thatone person with COVID-19 had been confirmed in the western province ofHirat. The person had recently travelled from Qom in Iran. It is reportedthat all schools in Hirat are closed and public gatherings banned untilfurther notice. As of 3 March, MoPH is investigating 81 people presumptivefor COVID-19 (see table below). The clinical condition of the personconfirmed and those presumptive for COVID-19 is good. All 81 peoplepresumptive for COVID-19 are being kept in isolation wards.PROVINCECONFIRMEDPRESUMPTIVENEGATIVEHirat15434Ghor-22Hilmand-11Kabul-1513Baghlan-11Logar-11Ghazni-22Badakhshan-1-Farah-11Faryab-22Balkh-11TOTAL:18158ResponseThe focus of activities in Afghanistan is on both preparedness andcontainment. MoPH is working closely with WHO, Health Cluster partners, IOMand other relevant stakeholders to rapidly expand in-country preparednessand containment capacity, to strengthen detection and surveillance capacityat points-of-entry into Afghanistan, such as airports and border-crossingsites (especially in the west), and to continue the training of medicalstaff on case-management, risk communication and community engagement. Thelevel of support and activities in all key areas will need to be expandedrapidly to manage the further spread of the disease.As of 2 March, MoPH has 1,600 screening tests and 150 confirmation testsavailable in-country. Additionally, MoPH has recently established fivecommittees for the surveillance of COVID-19 at the national and provinciallevel: Points of Entry Committee; Population Surveillance Committee; DataManagement Committee; National COVID-19 Contact Tracing Committee; and theLab Surveillance Committee.60 UNICEF-supported MHTs are on stand-by across 13 provinces to provideprimary health care services in potentially affected areas. In an effort toraise awareness of water, sanitation and hygiene steps to contain the spreadof COVID-19, UNICEF, the Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees(DACAAR), World Vision International (WVI), International Medical Corps(IMC), Relief International (RI) and Coordination of Afghan Relief (CoAR)have dedicated surge capacity to be able to carry-out awareness campaigns atboth community and school-level. This dedicated capacity can swiftly bedeployed to border-crossing sites with Iran and Pakistan. UNICEF iscurrently in discussion with local authorities to provide washing stationsand hand sanitiser for returnees (citizens of Afghanistan) at screeningfacilities at the Islam Qala border crossing.Cross Border Concerns: UPDATEDAs of 3 March, there are five people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Pakistan.In Iran, health officials have reported 1501 people have COVID-19 and 66people have died after contracting COVID-19 as of 3 March.On 1 March, the Spin Boldak border crossing was closed by both Afghan andPakistani border police, reportedly in connection with COVID-19. The borderwill remain closed for seven days. However, Pakistan’s main border crossingwith Afghanistan - the Torkham border crossing - remains open.IOM reports that there has been a higher number of spontaneous returnees(citizens of Afghanistan) from Iran during recent days as many labour campshave been closed due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Awareness raising andevidence-based sensitisation on COVID-19 facts remain key gaps and requirefurther strengthening.IOM and WHO are actively supporting response activities with MoPH to addresspreparedness and emergency coordination actions in the border provinces withIran and Pakistan (Nangarhar, Kandahar, Nimroz and Hirat). Support includes:secondment of staff for cross border surveillance; material support;publication of MoPH and WHO Information, Education and Communication (IEC)materials; billboards; community-level awareness raising and sensitisationefforts through health education sessions and Displacement Tracking Matrixfocus group discussions; and use of IOM transit facilities as temporaryisolation/quarantine spaces.EducationThe Ministry of Education is working closely with MoPH to develop IECposters for hygiene and sanitation promotion to be distributed in schoolsacross the country. Similarly, the Education in Emergencies Working Group(EiEWG) is currently working on developing public information campaigns onpreventive measures against COVID-19 to be distributed through schools,community shuras, parents’ associations and teachers. As part of thiseffort, UNICEF will print and distribute 800,000 IEC leaflets. All schoolsin Hirat – including temporarily learning spaces (TLS) and community-basededucation (CBE) – are suspended until further notice to help contain thespread of COVID-19 (although public schools and universities are currentlyclosed for winter break and will resume on 22 March).In Focus – FAO Key Messages Related to Animals and COVID-19: UPDATED*	While there is ongoing speculation on the likely animal origin ofCOVID-19, to date, the spread and development of the current human epidemicis due to human-to-human transmission.*	Meat from healthy livestock that is cooked thoroughly remains safe to eat.*	People should not handle, slaughter, dress, sell, prepare or consume meatthat originates from wild animals or livestock that are sick or that havedied from unknown causes. Raw wild meat or uncooked dishes based on theblood of wild animals should not be consumed. These practices place peopleat high risk of contracting any number of infections.*	When visiting live animal markets or animal product markets, generalhygiene measures should be applied. These include regular hand washing withsoap and potable water after touching animals and animal products, as wellas avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth, and avoiding contact with sickanimals or spoiled animal products.*	Any unusual morbidity or mortality of animals should be reported to theanimal health authorities.*	FAO is working with partners to assist member countries and researchcommunities in identifying potential animal hosts of this virus and reducespillover events to humans. _____COORDINATION:Global*	On 24 February WHO HQ convened a meeting in Geneva with the participationof UN Secretary-General on COVID-19. The outbreak is evolving and allcountries are being advised to set aside funds to prepare for and respond toa severe scenario. WHO personnel have completed their mission to China andprovided 80 recommendations to the Government. Regional UPDATED*	A Regional Risk Communication and Community Engagement Working Group(RCCE) was established as part of the response mechanism in the Asia-Pacificregion, co-chaired by WHO, the International Federation of Red Cross and RedCrescent Societies (IFRC). The OCHA Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific(ROAP) is continuing to compile 4W (Who does What, Where, When) data fromhumanitarian partners across the region. When completed, the 4Ws will helpto understand the existing Risk Communication and Community Engagementmodalities in the region as well providing an analysis of gaps to enablecommunity-led response.*	On 2 March, a team of WHO experts arrived in Tehran, Iran, to support theongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The team will workwith health authorities and other stakeholders to review ongoing readinessand response efforts, visit designated health facilities, laboratories andpoints of entry, and provide technical guidance. The plane carrying thetechnical team members also took a shipment of medical supplies andprotective equipment to support over 15,000 health care workers, as well asenough laboratory kits enough to test and diagnose nearly 100,000 people.*	WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) country supportmissions to Kuwait, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan are in the final stages ofplanning. Other support missions requested by countries are being reviewedand will be organised accordingly.National*	WHO together with the Health Cluster has developed and is implementing aCOVID-19 Preparedness Plan to complement the MoPH Emergency Response Planfor Coronavirus 2020 and additional funding is currently being sought forthis plan.*	The Inter-Cluster Coordination Team held its second meeting on Sunday, 1March, to discuss COVID-19 response and preparedness activities –particularly in the west. It was agreed that the current WHO preparednessplan would be updated to cover response activities and include moreinter-sectoral components. This project is being led by WHO.Sub-national UPDATED*	WHO and OCHA Western Region (Hirat) are supporting the DoPH andhumanitarian partners to scale-up their response to COVID-19. OCHAAfghanistan’s Head of Office was in Hirat on 1-3 March where, with WHO andIOM colleagues, he met with the Provincial Governor, the Director of DoPH,and humanitarian partners, and visited the Islam Qala border crossing andSharak-e-Sabz displacement site.*	In the country’s north, the Health Cluster and MoPH met on 27 February tobegin drafting a local preparedness plan for the northern region as well asto identify immediate medical equipment gaps at the provincial level. TheDoPH plans to establish two additional isolation centres in the immediatefuture, bringing the total number of isolation centres in Mazar-e-Sharif tothree.*	On 26 February, UN, NGOs, and Red Crescent partners working in the westmet with local health officials in Hirat to discuss preparedness andresponse actions.*	The western region sub-national EiEWG will call partners for a meeting inthe coming days to discuss preparedness planning ahead of the re-opening ofschools, CBE, and TLS in Hirat. _____ FUNDING:*	On 24 February, EU committed €232 million for global efforts to tackleCOVID-19 outbreak. Part of these funds will be allocated immediately, whilesome will be released in the coming months.*	On 26 February, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, supported by the AdvisoryBoard of the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), allocated US$1.5 millionfor urgently required COVID-19 preparedness and response capacityin-country.*	On 1 March, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs andEmergency Relief Coordinator released US$15 million from the CentralEmergency Response Fund (CERF) to support global efforts to contain theCOVID-19 virus. The funding will help countries with fragile health systemsboost their detection and response operations.*	According to media reports, on 25 February, the Government of Afghanistanannounced the availability of US$15 million to respond to COVID-19 outbreakand an additional US$10 million in reserve funds. _____MORE INFORMATION:WHO _____WHO Key Message – Basic principles to reduce the general risk oftransmission of acute respiratory infections include: UPDATED*	Regularly and thoroughly clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub orwash them with soap and water.*	Maintain at least 1 metre distance with anyone who is coughing.*	Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.*	When coughing, cover mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue, disposeof the used tissue immediately and clean hands.*	Stay home if unwell. Anyone with a fever, cough and difficulty breathingshould seek medical attention in line with instructions from local healthauthorities.*	Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. _____*	Global surveillance for human infection with coronavirus disease:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=f8dfa673e7&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/publications-detail/global-surveillance-for-human-infection-with-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)*	Global research on coronavirus disease:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=3683fde9e8&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/global-research-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov*	Advice for public:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=dbf72ceb14&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public*	Infection prevention and control during health care:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=db57da8c6d&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/publications-detail/infection-prevention-and-control-during-health-care-when-novel-coronavirus-(ncov)-infection-is-suspected-20200125*	Advice for international travel and trade:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=c2b68f0474&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/ith/2020-24-01-outbreak-of-Pneumonia-caused-by-new-coronavirus/en<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=996b319606&e=bb560e989d> /*	Introduction to COVID-19 online course:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=4bfb5b3014&e=bb560e989d>https://openwho.org/courses/introduction-to-ncov*	WHO Afghanistan Twitter page:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=9ebd42a506&e=bb560e989d> https://twitter.com/WHOAfghanistan*	COVID-19 myth busters:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=dca171f1b0&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters*	When and how to use masks:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=a36304def5&e=bb560e989d>https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks*	Social stigma associated with COVID-19:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=4643702d48&e=bb560e989d>https://www.epi-win.com/sites/epiwin/files/content/attachments/2020-02-24/COVID19%20Stigma%20Guide%2024022020_1.pdf*	IEC material (in English, Dari and Pashtun):<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=e9f673f64b&e=bb560e989d>https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/afghanistan/health/documents/publication-date/2020?search=COVID-19%20PosterIATA*	For the latest available information on travel restrictions, please referto this link from IATA:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=9cc8f632dd&e=bb560e989d>https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm United Nations*	Medical services around the globe for UN staff:<https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&id=79e2e566b8&e=bb560e989d>https://hr.un.org/page/medical-services-around-globe _____For further information, please contact:*	Dr. David Lai, Health Cluster Coordinator, Health Emergencies Programme,WHO, <mailto:laidavid@who.int> laidavid@who.int, Tel. (+93) 078 176 4906(for Technical Expertise)*	Dr. Dauod Altaf, Team Lead, WHO Health Emergency, WHO,<mailto:altafm@who.int> altafm@who.int, Tel. (+93) 0782200342 (for TechnicalExpertise)*	Binto Bali, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Strategy and Coordination Unit,OCHA, <mailto:binto.bali@un.org> binto.bali@un.org, Tel. 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100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;word-break:break-word'><tr><td =
valign=3Dtop style=3D'padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'>COVID-19</spa=
n><o:p></o:p></s=
pan></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><table class=3DMsoNormalTable =
border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 width=3D"100%" =
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valign=3Dtop style=3D'padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
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100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;word-break:break-word'><tr><td =
valign=3Dtop style=3D'padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'>&nbsp; Daily =
Brief No.6 | 3 Mar 2020<o:p></o:p></s=
pan></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><table class=3DMsoNormalTable =
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100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><a =
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table></td></tr></table><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><table =
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13.5pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Da5909ac446&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d" =
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le><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><table =
class=3DMsoNormalTable border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 =
width=3D"100%" style=3D'width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width: =
100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><tr><td =
valign=3Dtop style=3D'padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><table class=3DMsoNormalTable =
border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 align=3Dleft width=3D"100%" =
style=3D'width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:-1.8pt;margin-=
right:-1.8pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: =
100%'><tr><td width=3D767 valign=3Dtop style=3D'width:6.25in;padding:0in =
0in 0in 0in;max-width: 100%;min-width: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><table class=3DMsoNormalTable =
border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 align=3Dleft width=3D"100%" =
style=3D'width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;word-break:break-word'><tr><td =
valign=3Dtop style=3D'padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'>KEY MESSAGES =
UPDATED =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>People =
confirmed to have COVID-19: 1<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>People who are =
presumptive for COVID-19: 81<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>People who have =
tested negative for COVID-19: 58<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Key concern: =
border crossing =
areas in the country=E2=80=99s west<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
(Source =
Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan) =
<o:p></o:p><div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;line-height:150%'><hr size=3D3 =
width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter></div> <s=
pan style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>SITUATION OVERVIEW =
UPDATED </span=
>As of 3 =
March 2020, a total of 90,893 people have been confirmed to have =
contracted COVID-19 and 3,111 people have reportedly died across 73 =
countries. On 28 February, WHO increased its assessment of the risk of =
spread and the risk of impact of COVID-19 to =E2=80=9Cvery high=E2=80=9D =
at the global level =E2=80=93 its top level of risk assessment =E2=80=93 =
while stressing that there still is a chance of containing the virus if =
its chain of transmission is broken. The daily number of new people =
confirmed to have COVID-19 in China has been stabilising, however since =
26 February more people with COVID-19 have been reported outside China. =
Furthermore, the increasing spread of the virus from and within Italy, =
Iran and South Korea remains a concern. Travel restrictions by countries =
are changing rapidly and should be monitored on daily =
basis. &nbsp; On 24 February, Afghanistan=E2=80=99s Ministry of =
Public Health (MoPH) reported that one person with COVID-19 had been =
confirmed in the western province of Hirat. The person had recently =
travelled from Qom in Iran. It is reported that all schools in Hirat are =
closed and public gatherings banned until further notice. As of 3 March, =
MoPH is investigating 81 people presumptive for COVID-19 (see table =
below). The clinical condition of the person confirmed and those =
presumptive for COVID-19 is good. All 81 people presumptive for COVID-19 =
are being kept in isolation wards.<o:p></o:p></s=
pan><table class=3DMsoNormalTable border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 =
cellpadding=3D0 width=3D"100%" =
style=3D'width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%' id=3Dstats><tr><td =
style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;background:#82B5E9;padding:2.25pt =
3.75pt 2.25pt 3.75pt'>PROVINCE<o:p></o:p>=
</td><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-left:none;background:#82B5E9;padding:2.25pt 3.75pt 2.25pt =
3.75pt'>CONFIRMED<o:p></o:p></p=
></td><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-left:none;background:#82B5E9;padding:2.25pt 3.75pt 2.25pt =
3.75pt'>PRESUMPTIVE<o:p></o:p><=
/p></td><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-left:none;background:#82B5E9;padding:2.25pt 3.75pt 2.25pt =
3.75pt'>NEGATIVE<o:p></o:p>=
</td></tr><tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Hirat<o:p></o:p></td><t=
d style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>54<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>34<o:p></o:p></td></tr>=
<tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Ghor<o:p></o:p></td><td=
 style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>2<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>2<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Hilmand<o:p></o:p></td>=
<td style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid =
#DDDDDD 1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt 3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: =
100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Kabul<o:p></o:p></td><t=
d style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>15<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>13<o:p></o:p></td></tr>=
<tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Baghlan<o:p></o:p></td>=
<td style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid =
#DDDDDD 1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt 3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: =
100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Logar<o:p></o:p></td><t=
d style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Ghazni<o:p></o:p></td><=
td style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>2<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>2<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Badakhshan<o:p></o:p></=
td><td style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid =
#DDDDDD 1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt 3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: =
100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Farah<o:p></o:p></td><t=
d style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Faryab<o:p></o:p></td><=
td style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>2<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>2<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Balkh<o:p></o:p></td><t=
d style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>-<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td></tr><=
tr><td style=3D'border:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>TOTAL:<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>1<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>81<o:p></o:p></td><td =
style=3D'border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD =
1.0pt;border-right:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt =
3.75pt;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>58<o:p></o:p></td></tr></=
table> <st=
rong>Response<=
/strong> The focus =
of activities in Afghanistan is on both preparedness and containment. =
MoPH is working closely with WHO, Health Cluster partners, IOM and other =
relevant stakeholders to rapidly expand in-country preparedness and =
containment capacity, to strengthen detection and surveillance capacity =
at points-of-entry into Afghanistan, such as airports and =
border-crossing sites (especially in the west), and to continue the =
training of medical staff on case-management, risk communication and =
community engagement. The level of support and activities in all key =
areas will need to be expanded rapidly to manage the further spread of =
the disease. &nbsp; As of 2 March, MoPH has 1,600 screening tests =
and 150 confirmation tests available in-country. Additionally, MoPH has =
recently established five committees for the surveillance of COVID-19 at =
the national and provincial level: Points of Entry Committee; Population =
Surveillance Committee; Data Management Committee; National COVID-19 =
Contact Tracing Committee; and the Lab Surveillance =
Committee. &nbsp; 60 UNICEF-supported MHTs are on stand-by across =
13 provinces to provide primary health care services in potentially =
affected areas. In an effort to raise awareness of water, sanitation and =
hygiene steps to contain the spread of COVID-19, UNICEF, the Danish =
Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees (DACAAR), World Vision =
International (WVI), International Medical Corps (IMC), Relief =
International (RI) and Coordination of Afghan Relief (CoAR) have =
dedicated surge capacity to be able to carry-out awareness campaigns at =
both community and school-level. This dedicated capacity can swiftly be =
deployed to border-crossing sites with Iran and Pakistan. UNICEF is =
currently in discussion with local authorities to provide washing =
stations and hand sanitiser for returnees (citizens of Afghanistan) at =
screening facilities at the Islam Qala border =
crossing. &nbsp; Cross Border Concerns: =
UPDATED <sp=
an style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>As of 3 =
March, there are five people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Pakistan. In =
Iran, health officials have reported 1501 people have COVID-19 and 66 =
people have died after contracting COVID-19 as of 3 =
March. &nbsp; On 1 March, the Spin Boldak border crossing was =
closed by both Afghan and Pakistani border police, reportedly in =
connection with COVID-19. The border will remain closed for seven days. =
However, Pakistan=E2=80=99s main border crossing with Afghanistan - the =
Torkham border crossing - remains open. &nbsp; IOM reports that =
there has been a higher number of spontaneous returnees (citizens of =
Afghanistan) from Iran during recent days as many labour camps have been =
closed due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Awareness raising and =
evidence-based sensitisation on COVID-19 facts remain key gaps and =
require further strengthening. &nbsp; IOM and WHO are actively =
supporting response activities with MoPH to address preparedness and =
emergency coordination actions in the border provinces with Iran and =
Pakistan (Nangarhar, Kandahar, Nimroz and Hirat). Support includes: =
secondment of staff for cross border surveillance; material support; =
publication of MoPH and WHO Information, Education and Communication =
(IEC) materials; billboards; community-level awareness raising and =
sensitisation efforts through health education sessions and Displacement =
Tracking Matrix focus group discussions; and use of IOM transit =
facilities as temporary isolation/quarantine =
spaces. &nbsp; Education<br=
>The Ministry of Education is working closely with MoPH to develop IEC =
posters for hygiene and sanitation promotion to be distributed in =
schools across the country. Similarly, the Education in Emergencies =
Working Group (EiEWG) is currently working on developing public =
information campaigns on preventive measures against COVID-19 to be =
distributed through schools, community shuras, parents=E2=80=99 =
associations and teachers. As part of this effort, UNICEF will print and =
distribute 800,000 IEC leaflets. All schools in Hirat =E2=80=93 =
including temporarily learning spaces (TLS) and community-based =
education (CBE) =E2=80=93 are suspended until further notice to help =
contain the spread of COVID-19 &nbsp;(although public schools and =
universities are currently closed for winter break and will resume on 22 =
March). In Focus =E2=80=93 FAO Key =
Messages Related to Animals and COVID-19: =
UPDATED =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>While there is =
ongoing speculation on the likely animal origin of COVID-19, to date, =
the spread and development of the current human epidemic is due to =
human-to-human transmission.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Meat from =
healthy livestock that is cooked thoroughly remains safe to =
eat.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>People should =
not handle, slaughter, dress, sell, prepare or consume meat that =
originates from wild animals or livestock that are sick or that have =
died from unknown causes. Raw wild meat or uncooked dishes based on the =
blood of wild animals should not be consumed. These practices place =
people at high risk of contracting any number of infections.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>When visiting =
live animal markets or animal product markets, general hygiene measures =
should be applied. These include regular hand washing with soap and =
potable water after touching animals and animal products, as well as =
avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth, and avoiding contact with =
sick animals or spoiled animal products.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Any unusual =
morbidity or mortality of animals should be reported to the animal =
health authorities.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>FAO is working =
with partners to assist member countries and research communities in =
identifying potential animal hosts of this virus and reduce spillover =
events to humans.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
<div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;line-height:150%'><hr size=3D3 =
width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter></div> <s=
pan =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>COORDINATION:</strong=
> Global</s=
trong> =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo3;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>On 24 February =
WHO HQ convened a meeting in Geneva with the participation of UN =
Secretary-General on COVID-19. The outbreak is evolving and all =
countries are being advised to set aside funds to prepare for and =
respond to a severe scenario. WHO personnel have completed their mission =
to China and provided 80 recommendations to the Government.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
&nbsp;Regional =
UPDATED =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>A Regional Risk =
Communication and Community Engagement Working Group (RCCE) was =
established as part of the response mechanism in the Asia-Pacific =
region, co-chaired by WHO, the International Federation of Red Cross and =
Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The OCHA Regional Office for Asia and the =
Pacific (ROAP) is continuing to compile 4W (Who does What, Where, When) =
data from humanitarian partners across the region. When completed, the =
4Ws will help to understand the existing Risk Communication and =
Community Engagement modalities in the region as well providing an =
analysis of gaps to enable community-led response.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>On 2 March, a =
team of WHO experts arrived in Tehran, Iran, to support the ongoing =
response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The team will work =
with health authorities and other stakeholders to review ongoing =
readiness and response efforts, visit designated health facilities, =
laboratories and points of entry, and provide technical guidance. The =
plane carrying the technical team members also took a shipment of =
medical supplies and protective equipment to support over 15,000 health =
care workers, as well as enough laboratory kits enough to test and =
diagnose nearly 100,000 people.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>WHO Regional =
Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) country support missions to =
Kuwait, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan are in the final stages of planning. =
Other support missions requested by countries are being reviewed and =
will be organised accordingly.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
National<=
/strong> =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo5;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>WHO together =
with the Health Cluster has developed and is implementing a COVID-19 =
Preparedness Plan to complement the MoPH Emergency Response Plan for =
Coronavirus 2020 and additional funding is currently being =
sought for this plan. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo5;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>The =
Inter-Cluster Coordination Team held its second meeting on Sunday, 1 =
March, to discuss COVID-19 response and preparedness activities =
=E2=80=93 particularly in the west. It was agreed that the current WHO =
preparedness plan would be updated to cover response activities and =
include more inter-sectoral components. This project is being led by =
WHO.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
Sub-national =
UPDATED =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>WHO and OCHA =
Western Region (Hirat) are supporting the DoPH and humanitarian partners =
to scale-up their response to COVID-19.&nbsp; OCHA Afghanistan=E2=80=99s =
Head of Office was in Hirat on 1-3 March where, with WHO and IOM =
colleagues, he met with the Provincial Governor, the Director of DoPH, =
and humanitarian partners, and visited the Islam Qala border crossing =
and Sharak-e-Sabz displacement site.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>In the =
country=E2=80=99s north, the Health Cluster and MoPH met on 27 February =
to begin drafting a local preparedness plan for the northern region as =
well as to identify immediate medical equipment gaps at the provincial =
level. The DoPH plans to establish two additional isolation centres in =
the immediate future, bringing the total number of isolation centres in =
Mazar-e-Sharif to three.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>On 26 February, =
UN, NGOs, and Red Crescent partners working in the west met with local =
health officials in Hirat to discuss preparedness and response =
actions.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>The western =
region sub-national EiEWG will call partners for a meeting in the coming =
days to discuss preparedness planning ahead of the re-opening of =
schools, CBE, and TLS in Hirat.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
<div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;line-height:150%'><hr size=3D3 =
width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter></div> <s=
pan =
style=3D'font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>&nbsp;FUNDING:</stron=
g> <o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo7;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>On 24 February, =
EU committed =E2=82=AC232 million for global efforts to tackle COVID-19 =
outbreak. Part of these funds will be allocated immediately, while some =
will be released in the coming months.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo7;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>On 26 February, =
the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, supported by the Advisory Board of the =
Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), allocated US$1.5 million for =
urgently required COVID-19 preparedness and response capacity =
in-country.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo7;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>On 1 March, the =
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief =
Coordinator released US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response =
Fund (CERF) to support global efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus. The =
funding will help countries with fragile health systems boost their =
detection and response operations.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l11 level1 lfo7;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>According to =
media reports, on 25 February, the Government of Afghanistan announced =
the availability of US$15 million to respond to COVID-19 outbreak and an =
additional US$10 million in reserve funds.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
<div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;line-height:150%'><hr size=3D3 =
width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter></div>MORE =
INFORMATION: </span=
>WHO</stro=
ng> =
<o:p></o:p><div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;line-height:150%'><hr size=3D3 =
width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter></div>WHO Key Message =
=E2=80=93 Basic principles to reduce the general risk of transmission of =
acute respiratory infections include: UPDATED =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Regularly and =
thoroughly clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with =
soap and water.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Maintain at =
least 1 metre distance with anyone who is coughing.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Avoid touching =
eyes, nose and mouth.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>When coughing, =
cover mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue, dispose of the used =
tissue immediately and clean hands.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Stay home if =
unwell. Anyone with a fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek =
medical attention in line with instructions from local health =
authorities.<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Stay informed =
on the latest developments about COVID-19.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
<div class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;line-height:150%'><hr size=3D3 =
width=3D"100%" align=3Dcenter></div><ul type=3Ddisc><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Global =
surveillance for human infection with coronavirus disease: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Df8dfa673e7&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/publications-detail/global-su=
rveillance-for-human-infection-with-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)<=
/a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Global research =
on coronavirus disease: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D3683fde9e8&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-co=
ronavirus-2019/global-research-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov</a><=
o:p></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Advice for =
public: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Ddbf72ceb14&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-co=
ronavirus-2019/advice-for-public</a><o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Infection =
prevention and control during health care: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Ddb57da8c6d&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/publications-detail/infection=
-prevention-and-control-during-health-care-when-novel-coronavirus-(ncov)-=
infection-is-suspected-20200125</a><o:p></o:p></li><li =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Advice for =
international travel and trade: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Dc2b68f0474&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/ith/2020-24-01-outbreak-of-Pn=
eumonia-caused-by-new-coronavirus/en</a><a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D996b319606&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">/</a><o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Introduction to =
COVID-19 online course: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D4bfb5b3014&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://openwho.org/courses/introduction-to-ncov<=
/span></a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>WHO Afghanistan =
Twitter page: =
<a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D9ebd42a506&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://twitter.com/WHOAfghanistan</a><o:p=
></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'color:#5086B9;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto=
;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>COVID-19 myth =
busters: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Ddca171f1b0&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-co=
ronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters</a> =
&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>When and how to =
use masks: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3Da36304def5&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-co=
ronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks</a><o:p=
></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Social stigma =
associated with COVID-19: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D4643702d48&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.epi-win.com/sites/epiwin/files/conten=
t/attachments/2020-02-24/COVID19%20Stigma%20Guide%2024022020_1.pdf=
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>IEC material (in =
English, Dari and Pashtun): <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3De9f673f64b&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operatio=
ns/afghanistan/health/documents/publication-date/2020?search=3DCOVID-19%2=
0Poster</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>IATA</str=
ong> =
<o:p></o:p><ul type=3Ddisc><li class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo10;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>For the latest =
available information on travel restrictions, please refer to this link =
from IATA: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D9cc8f632dd&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-tr=
avel-document-news/1580226297.htm</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><=
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Nations =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo11;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Medical =
services around the globe for UN staff: <a =
href=3D"https://humanitarianresponse.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D=
fe0746c970b6af5b85b9a5ef4&amp;id=3D79e2e566b8&amp;e=3Dbb560e989d">https://hr.un.org/page/medical-services-around-gl=
obe</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo12;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Dr. David =
Lai, Health Cluster =
Coordinator, Health Emergencies Programme, WHO, &nbsp;<a =
href=3D"mailto:laidavid@who.int">laidavid@who.int</a>,&nbsp;Tel. (+93) 078 =
176 4906 (for Technical Expertise)<o:p></o:p></li><li =
class=3DMsoNormal =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo12;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Dr. Dauod =
Altaf, Team Lead, WHO =
Health Emergency, WHO, <a =
href=3D"mailto:altafm@who.int">altafm@who.int</a>,&nbsp;Tel. (+93) =
0782200342 (for Technical Expertise)<o:p></o:p></li><li =
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;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo12;-ms-text-size-adjust: =
100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'>Binto =
Bali, Humanitarian =
Affairs Officer, Strategy and Coordination Unit, OCHA, <a =
href=3D"mailto:binto.bali@un.org">binto.bali@un.org</a>,&nbsp;Tel. =
(+93) 079&nbsp;300 1183 (for Information)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>=
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