COVID-19 Updates
This CDC illustration reveals ultra-structural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. ALISSA ECKERT, DAN HIGGINS/CDC
Coronavirus
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).*
*Reference: WHO: Coronavirus Overview. Accessed 20.05.20 https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
What We’re Doing
FIVDB is committed to the safety and health of its staff and beneficiaries. To reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, FIVDB is working to maintain its core programs remotely. This page will be updated as adaptations continue to be made.
cox’s bazar
FIVDB has established a telephone hotline for remote mental health support in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Trained volunteers and community facilitators are available 24/7 hours / day for confidential support.
Rohingya Camp in Cox Bazar
sylhet
The COVID-19 crisis has made FIVDB look at each of the core programs to see how they can continue to provide services to the people they serve while keeping their staff and volunteers safe. We have integrated COVID-19 community awareness programs into all our FIVDB programs.
NSV Food Distribution
Other Programs:
Teens teaching other teens about COVID-19
Disinfecting the CNG taxi through the Integrated Financial Services Program
Social distancing being taught at the Midwivery Program
Suchana region COVID-19 leaflet handout
Visit the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh’s website for up to date information about COVID-19 in Bangladesh.
COVID-19 Updates: Rohingya Humanitarian Response (via United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
Press Release: First COVID-19 Cases in the Rohingya Settlements in Bangladesh (Inter Sector Coordination Group)