COVID-19 Response
Since January 2020, a new Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been rapidly spreading and has been classified by the WHO as a Pandamic. It was first detected in Wuhan (China) in late December 2019, and is associated with symptoms including fever, coughing and respiratory issues leading to mortality, especially in older people and those with a weakened immune system.
Humanity First has a number of initiatives in place including mobilising volunteers to help the vulnerable isolated at home and the homeless, hand washing points at bus stops, guidance posters and videos on symptoms and staying safe. We are also producing our own hand sanitising gel for small scale free distribution
Guidance Summary
Avoid contact
Avoid Travel
Ensure hand washing
Self-isolate
Keep distance
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Humanity First Response News
April 2020
The HF Team Keeping Everyone Warm
The Humanity First team has been working hard to provide meals and other resources to homeless people in Oslo and Gothenburg, as the temperatures are dropping during the evening times. It is important that we all are offering a helping hand to those in less fortunate positions than us, specifically during this time.
The HF Team in Pakistan collaborates with Local Hospitals
3,500 facemasks, 4,820 hand sanitizers and educational brochures were distributed to 22 public and private hospitals in Districts of Tharparkar, Chrital and Chiniot Pakistan.
HF in Senegal helping at the Humanity First Hospital
Our team has been preparing for the Covid-19 aftermath in one of the first Humanity First hospitals in the capital of Senegal in West Africa. They are ensuring safety of patients and staff by regulating safety procedures. They have set up processes testing patients for fevers; setting isolation sections for potential Coronavirus cases. The...
Malaysia Offering a Helping Hand – 1 April
Across many parts of Malaysia, the aid is ongoing! The Humanity First teams are preparing and distributing food packages to those that have been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. It is crucial that we continue practicing social distancing and protecting ourselves and those around us.
March 2020
Humanity First Canada and USA Seeking Food Donations – 31 March
Humanity First food banks and pantries are working hard to provide food to low income families that are locked down due to the effects of Covid-19. Volunteers are preparing and delivery packages of food. Despite their best efforts, there is a shortage of food and Humanity First USA and Humanity First Canada are requesting...
HF Team Providing Food in France – 30 March
France is under lockdown due to Covid-19, with 40,000 confirmed cases and 2,600 confirmed deaths in the country. Humanity First deployed a Triage Marquee outside the hospital to enable doctors and health teams to be tested before they go into the treatment areas. HF provided food packages at Hospital Necker and Hospital Price de...
Links and Resources
- HF UK Support Line, operating daily from 8am to 8pm UK time – +44 (0)333 880 6619
- HF Canada Support Line, operating daily from 8am to 8pm EST time – +1 416 440 0346 Ext.8
- HF USA WeCare service Volunteer Registration REGISTRATION
- Explain COVID-19 to little children Click for Article
WHO – How to protect yourself against COVID-19
COVID-19 Important Information – Urdu Version
Benefits of Exercise
Symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-19 World Visualizer
