Updates about the Coronavirus
UN CSW64 and the NGO CSW64 Forum are proceeding as scheduled. We are still excited to host you! It is up to all of us to take measures to ensure that the forum is safe and enjoyable for all of the participants.
We are taking the following necessary precautions:
- Ensuring that each building has hand sanitizer available throughout the building
- Recommending no physical contact
- Reminding everyone that a face mask is not necessary.
Here are some tips for prevention provided by expert sources:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are not sick.
- Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Review the following sources for more information about the virus and its prevention:
- New York Times Coronavirus live updates
- Coronavirus (COVID-2019): Guidance for meeting participants at UNHQ
- Coronavirus (COVID-2019): Brochure: Prevention
- Coronavirus (COVID-2019): Brochure: Handrub and cough
- Center of Disease Control Coronavirus Information
- NYC Health Coronavirus Information
- Read the basic facts you need to know about the virus (figures correct as of February 3 2020) here.
- Situation Report – 14
- Myth busters