In pictures: National Societies united in one effort

from Voices of the Americas and the Caribbean

We are in this together: Response to COVID-19 in the Americas

IN PICTURES NATIONAL SOCIETIES UNITED IN A SINGLE EFFORT

Since the beginning, Red Cross National Societies in the Americas and the Caribbean have been in responding to the COVID-19 emergency. Through photographs we show some of the actions of our volunteers are taking to protect people during the outbreak.

Supporting in the distance

Many people request information and psychosocial support while in quarantine. In countries such as Chile, Ecuador, and Trinidad and Tobago, support is being provided by telephone.

Health monitoring

Prior to the quarantine going into place in some countries, volunteers from different national societies supported at borders and airports by taking temperatures to help detect possible cases of COVID-19.

Helping vulnerable populations

During quarantine there are migrants and people in vulnerable situations who require support. Some National Societies are delivering food and hygiene kits.

Handwashing

Frequent and proper handwashing is one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. National Societies in the region have been widely promoting and teaching people about the correct way to wash their hands.

Safe water

The Salvadoran Red Cross Society works in rural communities throughout the country, distributing safe water.

Public communication

Dissemination through social networks and mass media has been a big part of the work carried out by Red Cross in many countries of the Americas and Caribbean. Good information is key during an emergency.