COVID-19: What you should know and how to protect yourself

How to protect yourself and your children.

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In early 2020, the world faced an unprecedented global health and socio-economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Indonesia, the lives of millions of children and their families have already been upended. Lockdowns and school closures affected education, mental health and access to basic health services. While we now have more knowledge and tools to better stabilize virus spread, we need to stay alert and conscientious about protecting ourselves and our children.

Since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Indonesia, UNICEF has been leading efforts with the government, the World Health Organization and other partners to respond to the initial pandemic and its continuing endemic status.

Acting together for COVID-19 response

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UNICEF supports for the Indonesian government in COVID-19 response.

COVID-19 and Children in Indonesia

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UNICEF's recommendations for schools to help children and adolescents learn at home. How COVID-19 is impacting children in Indonesia.

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UNICEF's recommendations for schools to help children and adolescents learn at home. 

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UNICEF’s recommendations for governments and partners to help support children’s nutrition during the pandemic.

Important messages from your favorite stars

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Ferry Salim, UNICEF Indonesia National Ambassador, talks about how children can help protect their elderlies.

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Dian Sastrowardoyo gives an important reminder to stay kind. 

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Isyana Sarasvati promotes healthy eating and physical exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.

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A message from Iqbaal Ramadhan to end bullying and prevent stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Spotlight initiatives

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IEC Materials for Adolescent Mental Health

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IMPORTANT STATEMENT

Statement from UNICEF Indonesia on Coronavirus (Covid-19): Protect yourself by getting accurate information

UNICEF is aware that misleading information on COVID-19, purporting to be from UNICEF, is circulating online. If you encounter suspicious online messages or social media posts – including some which may cite UNICEF as the source – please first verify their accuracy for yourself by visiting the websites of credible information sources below, before sharing the information with others.

https://www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-should-know

https://covid19.go.id/id

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

https://www.kemkes.go.id/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Information

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