COVID-19 Resources
Who What Where

The Samson Institute for Ageing Research (SIFAR) is pleased to announce the launch of Who What Where www.whowhatwhere.co.za , an online geolocated resource of services and resources available to older persons in South Africa, primarily the Western Cape. 

Drawing on the WHO concept of ‘age-friendly cities more

How Covid-19 has affected older persons in Cape Town
A short article that summaries the challenges faced by older persons and NGOs due to Covid-19 in Khyaelitsha,Cape Town.
Situational analysis of NCDs and COVID-19 in older persons in South Africa
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COVID-19 in long-term care facilities in South Africa: No time for complacency
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Long-term Care Facilities in South Africa with a specific focus on Dementia Care
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GUIDELINES FOR QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION IN RELATION TO COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND INFECTION
National Department of Health Guidelines 
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COVID-19 Guidance for health workers in Primary Health Care Facilities
National Department of Health Document with useful illustrations of using PPE correctly 
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Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities in the context of COVID-19
WHO guidelines on infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities 
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Practical Manual for Implementation of the National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic Framework
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Infection Prevention and Control for the safe management of a dead body in the context of COVID-19
WHO guidelines 
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Cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19
WHO Guidance on cleaning and disinfection 
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Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Practice – Preventing and Managing COVID-19 infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
Comprehensive set of standard operating procedure for long-term care facilities covering: 1) infection prevention, 2) testing and screening, 3) managing infection/outbreak, and 4) broader policies and planning. This document aggregates useful information, offering detailed step-by-step procedures, examples and scenarios and taking into account variations in resource availability and government support. It also draws on the experience of managing an outbreak at Highlands House care, a nursing hom more
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WHO Policy Brief: Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services
This policy brief provides 11 policy objectives and key action points to prevent and manage COVID-19 across long-term care. 
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Managing Stress: Tips for Coping with the Stress of COVID-19
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Why, in almost all countries, was residential care for older people so badly affected by COVID-19?
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Clinical management of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 disease Version 4 (18th May 2020)
Information on the diagnosis and management of patients with COVID-19
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Corona Virus:managing delirium in confirmed and suspected cases
Recommendations on how to manage delirium within the Covid-19 context
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WHO Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities in the context of COVID-19
World Health Organisation Interim Guidance on Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities in the context of COVID-19.Date: 21 March 2020
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