Strengthening Preparedness for COVID-19 in Cities and Urban Settings

Pages
20pp
Date published
28 Apr 2020
Type
Tools, guidelines and methodologies
Keywords
Epidemics & pandemics, Urban, COVID-19
Organisations
World Health Organization (WHO)

This document is to support local authorities, leaders and policy-makers in cities and other urban settlements in identifying effective approaches and implementing recommended actions that enhance the prevention, preparedness and readiness for COVID-19 in urban settings, to ensure a robust response and eventual recovery. It covers factors unique to cities and urban settings, considerations in urban preparedness, key areas of focus and preparing for future emergencies.