How to use WHO risk assessment and mitigation checklist for mass gatherings in the context of COVID-19
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Overview
This document provides a COVID-19 risk assessment and mitigation checklist for use by host countries and mass gathering organizers. It also includes an operational tool which offers guidance for organizers holding meetings during the COVID-19 outbreak
and which should be accompanied by the WHO COVID-19 Generic Risk Assessment Excel file. It should be read in conjunction with WHO’s Key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak (Interim guidance).
It is WHO’s view that all countries with community transmission should seriously consider postponing or reducing mass gatherings that bring people together and have the potential to amplify disease and support the recommended best practice of physical
distancing. Any decision will be supported through the use of WHO tools, in particular the Risk Assessment for Mass Gatherings during COVID-19.
If movement restrictions and further national measures have been established in the country, the WHO RA does not apply. However, when the process of re-opening/conducting mass gatherings is being considered post movement restrictions, it will be key to ensure any decisions are based on a risk assessment, such as the WHO Mass gatherings COVID-19 risk assessment.
- Access the publication for sports federations / sports event organizers (uploaded 15 April 2020)
- WHO Mass Gathering COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool – Generic Events (10 July 2020)
- WHO Mass Gathering COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool – Sports Events (10 July 2020)
- WHO Mass Gathering COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool – Religious Events (10 July 2020)
