Pakistan is poised on a knife’s edge after the lockdown was lifted in phases countrywide. While most other countries have eased the lockdown after a…
How to report misinformation online
As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we face the challenge of an overabundance of information related to the virus. Some of this information…
How is COVID-19 transmitted?
How is the virus that causes COVID-19 most commonly transmitted between people? Current evidence suggests that COVID-19 spreads between people through direct, indirect (through contaminated…
COVID-19 travel advice for the general public
What precautions should I take during travel?. During travel, everyone should clean hands frequently, cough or sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue, and try…
Children and masks related to COVID-19
Should children wear a mask? WHO advises that people always consult and abide by local authorities on recommended practices in their area. An international and…
COVID-19 and China: lessons and the way forward
China has largely controlled COVID-19. A country of 1·4 billion people and a size similar to Europe or the USA now reports only clusters of…
Food Safety and Nutrition related to COVID-19
Can I get COVID-19 from eating fresh foods, like fruits and vegetables? There is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food, including…
Maternal Health Challenges during COVID-19 and Way Forward
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every country around the globe. Although every individual is at risk of getting the virus, maternal, fetal, and newborn…