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110 2 _aWorld Health Organization.
_bRegional Office for the Western Pacific
245 0 0 _aDisaster evacuation shelters in the context of COVID-19 :
_bconsiderations for the Western Pacific Region
260 _aManila :
_bWHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
_c[2020]
300 _a8 pages.
336 _2rdacontent
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337 _2rdamedia
_aunmediated
338 _2rdacarier
_avolume
520 3 _aThe Western Pacific is the world’s most disaster-prone region. When a disaster occurs, people may need to seek accommodation in a disaster evacuation shelter. However, it may be difficult for people in a disaster evacuation shelter to avoid confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation; crowded places with many people nearby; and close-contact settings, such as close-range conversations. This document outlines key considerations and strategies that should be considered for the establishment of a disaster evacuation shelter in the context of COVID-19. In particular, considerations and strategies as outlined for the preparedness, response and recovery phases of disasters.
650 2 _aCoronavirus Infections
650 2 _aInfection Control
650 2 _aDisease Outbreaks
650 2 _aCOVID-19
650 2 _aBetacoronavirus
650 2 _aDisasters
650 2 _aEmergency Shelter
856 _uhttps://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/336856/WPR-DSE-2020-033-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
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