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O Plano de Resposta Hospitalar é um documento escrito pelo hospital e que tem como objetivo preparar a ampliação da capacidade do hospital de forma organizada, integrada e escalonada para fazer frente a uma crise. Ou seja, quando ocorre uma desproporção entre a necessidade de recursos e os recursos existentes e, com isso, atender e salvar o máximo de vidas possível.

Este informe entrega información actualizada sobre la situación epidemiológica de COVID-19 en Chile, en base a datos disponibles hasta el 27 de junio de 2020 a las 09:00 hrs. La información se entrega a nivel país, regional y según comuna de residencia

Objectives: In March 2020, the WHO officially declared the spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic. Adolescence and early adulthood are peak times for the onset of mental health difficulties. Exposure to a pandemic during this vulnerable developmental period places young people at significant risk of negative psychological experiences. The objective of this research was to summarise existing evidence on the potential impact of a pandemic on the mental health of 12-25-year-olds. Methods: A rapid review of the published peer-reviewed literature, published between 1985 and 2020, using PsycINFO (Proquest) and Medline (Proquest) was conducted. Narrative synthesis was used across studies to identify key themes and concepts. Results: This review found 3,359 papers, which was reduced to 12 papers for data extraction. Results regarding the prevalence of psychological difficulties in youth were mixed, with some studies finding this group experience heightened distress during an infectious disease outbreak, and others finding no age differences or higher distress among adults. Gender, coping, self-reported physical health and adoption of precautionary measures appear to play a role in moderating the psychological impact of an infectious disease outbreak. Most studies were conducted after the peak of an epidemic/pandemic or in the recovery period. Conclusions: More longitudinal research with young people, particularly adolescents in the general population, before and during the early stages of an infectious disease outbreak is needed to obtain a clear understanding of how best to support young people during these events.

Como a COVID-19 pode exacerbar os riscos de violência para as mulheres: • O estresse, a desintegração das redes sociais e de proteção e o acesso mais restrito aos serviços podem exacerbar o risco de violência para as mulheres. • Conforme as medidas de isolamento vão sendo implementadas, e as pessoas encorajadas a ficarem em casa, o risco de violência envolvendo o parceiro íntimo tende a aumentar. Por exemplo: A probabilidade de que mulheres em relações abusivas e seus filhos e filhas sejam expostos à violência aumenta drasticamente à medida que os membros da família passam mais tempo juntos, e as famílias enfrentam estresses adicionais e potenciais perdas econômicas ou de emprego. As mulheres vão ter menos contato com familiares e amigas(os) que poderiam fornecer apoio e proteção contra a violência. As mulheres suportam o peso do aumento da carga de trabalho relacionada aos cuidados com a família durante a pandemia. O fechamento das escolas exacerba ainda mais essa carga e aumenta o estresse sobre elas...

Objective: This tool will assist in considering risks associated with the use of parks and outdoor recreational spaces during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and provide examples of strategies that may be implemented to reduce potential risks. Audience: Those responsible for parks and outdoor recreational places and programming (e.g., federal/provincial/territorial, and local/municipal authorities, Indigenous leadership, sports and recreation organizations and coaches and leaders). Outdoor recreation spaces or recreational activities that require staff (for example to accept payment for entrance fees, to provide food and beverage services, etc.) should also refer to the tool for workplaces and businesses for guidance on risk assessment and risk mitigation related to business operations.

On 21 January 2020, the first case of COVID-19 imported into the region of the Americas was identified in the United States of America in the state of Washington. A few days later, on 25 January, Canada reported their first confirmed case of novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Toronto, Ontario Province. Since then and to date, there have been twenty-two (22) confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the Region of the Americas – fifteen (15) in the United States of America and seven (7) in Canada. The 15 cases in the United States of America were reported from six (6) states – Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas and Washington between 21 January and 13 February 2020. Of the total cases, thirteen (13) had a history of travel to China and two (2) were among close house-hold contacts of previously confirmed cases. The latest two cases with travel history to China were among federally quarantined individuals in the states of Texas and California. In Canada, the seven (7) confirmed cases were reported from two (2) provinces – Ontario (3) and British Colombia (4). Of 7 cases, six had a travel history to China and one is currently under investigation regarding the site of transmission. Canada is the second country within the Region to report a confirmed case (following USA).

Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 has become a global pandemic. Risk of transmission may occur during endoscopy and the goal is to prevent infection among healthcare professionals while providing essential services to patients. Asia was the first continent to have a COVID-19 outbreak, and this position statement of the Asian Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy shares our successful experience in maintaining safe and high-quality endoscopy practice at a time when resources are limited. Sixteen experts from key societies of digestive endoscopy in Asia were invited to develop position statements, including patient triage and risk assessment before endoscopy, resource prioritisation and allocation, regular monitoring of personal protective equipment, infection control measures, protective device training and implementation of a strategy for stepwise resumption of endoscopy services after control of the COVID-19 outbreak.