Hey journalists covering #COVID19!
Bookmark and share this ongoing thread of safety resources from #CPJEmergencies.
And remember you can return to this whenever. Take time to consider your mental health.
Multiple languages available ⤵️
cpj.org/covid19
Bookmark and share this ongoing thread of safety resources from #CPJEmergencies.
And remember you can return to this whenever. Take time to consider your mental health.
Multiple languages available ⤵️
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
According to the @cdc, older people and those with chronic health conditions are considered high risk. If you are in this category, consider not participating in the assignment if the risk of exposure is significant.
cpj.org/covid19
According to the @cdc, older people and those with chronic health conditions are considered high risk. If you are in this category, consider not participating in the assignment if the risk of exposure is significant.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Research the latest security situation in your destination.
There have been isolated violent incidents in Cyprus, Reunion and Ukraine, with ongoing protests in both Iraq and Hong Kong being exacerbated by the #coronavirus outbreak.
Research the latest security situation in your destination.
There have been isolated violent incidents in Cyprus, Reunion and Ukraine, with ongoing protests in both Iraq and Hong Kong being exacerbated by the #coronavirus outbreak.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Regularly check the status of any event you might be attending, taking into account that public gatherings of more than one thousand people are banned in many countries and cities.
cpj.org/covid19
Regularly check the status of any event you might be attending, taking into account that public gatherings of more than one thousand people are banned in many countries and cities.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Be aware of misinformation, something that the WHO has specifically warned about.
Pay attention to digital security. Scammers and hackers are reportedly targeting individuals with phishing emails related to COVID-19.
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
Be aware of misinformation, something that the WHO has specifically warned about.
Pay attention to digital security. Scammers and hackers are reportedly targeting individuals with phishing emails related to COVID-19.
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Before travelling to an affected country, ensure all relevant vaccinations and disease prophylaxis are up-to-date for your destination. Consider getting the flu vaccine to prevent confusion over any symptoms you may develop.
Before travelling to an affected country, ensure all relevant vaccinations and disease prophylaxis are up-to-date for your destination. Consider getting the flu vaccine to prevent confusion over any symptoms you may develop.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Discuss what plans your management team has in place to assist and support you should you fall ill while on assignment.
cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
Discuss what plans your management team has in place to assist and support you should you fall ill while on assignment.
cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If going on assignment, consider what supplies you may need to take with you. Shortages of certain items have been reported along with incidents of panic buying, including face masks, hand sanitizers, soap, canned food and toilet paper.
If going on assignment, consider what supplies you may need to take with you. Shortages of certain items have been reported along with incidents of panic buying, including face masks, hand sanitizers, soap, canned food and toilet paper.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Consider the potential psychological impact of reporting from an affected area, especially if reporting from a medical or isolation facility, or quarantine zone.
More resources from the @DartCenter here: dartcenter.org/resources/cove…
Consider the potential psychological impact of reporting from an affected area, especially if reporting from a medical or isolation facility, or quarantine zone.
More resources from the @DartCenter here: dartcenter.org/resources/cove…
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Family members may be stressed about assignments covering COVID-19. Have a discussion about the risks and their concerns. If necessary, set up a conversation between family members and your org’s medical advisers.
Family members may be stressed about assignments covering COVID-19. Have a discussion about the risks and their concerns. If necessary, set up a conversation between family members and your org’s medical advisers.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Be aware that some organizations and employers have increased their evacuation preparedness level for any personnel based in affected countries
cpj.org/covid19
Be aware that some organizations and employers have increased their evacuation preparedness level for any personnel based in affected countries
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
For travel planning, ensure you have a contingency plan in place. Urban centers and/or entire regions can be locked down and quarantined with little or no notice.
cpj.org/covid19
For travel planning, ensure you have a contingency plan in place. Urban centers and/or entire regions can be locked down and quarantined with little or no notice.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Don't travel if you are sick. Many international and regional airports, as well as other transportation hubs, have implemented health screening measures. Travellers may face testing and enforced quarantine on arrival.
cpj.org/covid19
Don't travel if you are sick. Many international and regional airports, as well as other transportation hubs, have implemented health screening measures. Travellers may face testing and enforced quarantine on arrival.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Consider purchasing fully refundable flight tickets. Be aware that global travel options have reduced due to airlines cancelling flights to/from certain destinations.
cpj.org/covid19
Consider purchasing fully refundable flight tickets. Be aware that global travel options have reduced due to airlines cancelling flights to/from certain destinations.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Check your travel insurance policy. Some governments have issued varying levels of travel advice and alerts against heading to countries such as China, Italy, Iran and South Korea.
cpj.org/covid19
Check your travel insurance policy. Some governments have issued varying levels of travel advice and alerts against heading to countries such as China, Italy, Iran and South Korea.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Check on the latest visa situation for your destination. Visas for certain nationalities have been suspended by countries such as Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and Mozambique, among others
cpj.org/covid19
Check on the latest visa situation for your destination. Visas for certain nationalities have been suspended by countries such as Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and Mozambique, among others
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Be aware that some countries have imposed travel bans, enforced quarantine and/or 14 days health monitoring on arrival for certain nationalities.
Be aware that some countries have imposed travel bans, enforced quarantine and/or 14 days health monitoring on arrival for certain nationalities.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Check if your destination country requires a medical certificate to prove you are COVID-19 free. Examples can be seen here: internationalsos.com/pandemic-sites…
Check if your destination country requires a medical certificate to prove you are COVID-19 free. Examples can be seen here: internationalsos.com/pandemic-sites…
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Maintain flexible itineraries & allow additional time at airports around the world, taking into account health screening measures and temperature check points.
Same applies at some railway stations, ports/docks, and long-haul bus stations.
Maintain flexible itineraries & allow additional time at airports around the world, taking into account health screening measures and temperature check points.
Same applies at some railway stations, ports/docks, and long-haul bus stations.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Keep up to date with any changes to your point of arrival. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and Russia will only allow certain nationalities to enter at particular airports and terminals
cpj.org/covid19
Keep up to date with any changes to your point of arrival. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and Russia will only allow certain nationalities to enter at particular airports and terminals
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Be alert to land borders closing with little or no notice.
Continually monitor local sources for news of any inner-city movement restrictions within the country you’re visiting
cpj.org/covid19
Be alert to land borders closing with little or no notice.
Continually monitor local sources for news of any inner-city movement restrictions within the country you’re visiting
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If visiting a health facility, a quarantine zone, animal markets and/or a farm, enquire about the hygiene measures that are in place. If in any doubt do not visit.
cpj.org/covid19
If visiting a health facility, a quarantine zone, animal markets and/or a farm, enquire about the hygiene measures that are in place. If in any doubt do not visit.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Avoid close contact with anybody showing symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing and sneezing. Always place your hand over your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
cpj.org/covid19
Avoid close contact with anybody showing symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing and sneezing. Always place your hand over your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Wash your hands regularly with hot water and soap. Use anti-bacterial gel or wipes if hot water and soap is not available, but always follow this up with a hot water and soap wash as soon as possible.
cpj.org/covid19
Wash your hands regularly with hot water and soap. Use anti-bacterial gel or wipes if hot water and soap is not available, but always follow this up with a hot water and soap wash as soon as possible.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Use protective gloves if working in or visiting an infected site such as a medical treatment facility. Other medical personal protective equipment such as a bodysuit and full face mask may also be necessary.
cpj.org/covid19
Use protective gloves if working in or visiting an infected site such as a medical treatment facility. Other medical personal protective equipment such as a bodysuit and full face mask may also be necessary.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Only consume cooked meat and eggs. Do not visit wet markets or farms in an affected area. Avoid direct contact with animals (live or dead) and their environment. Do not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with animal droppings.
Only consume cooked meat and eggs. Do not visit wet markets or farms in an affected area. Avoid direct contact with animals (live or dead) and their environment. Do not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with animal droppings.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If you are operating in a health facility, market, or farm, never place your equipment on the floor. Always decontaminate equipment with fast acting antimicrobial wipes such as Meliseptol, followed by thorough disinfection.
If you are operating in a health facility, market, or farm, never place your equipment on the floor. Always decontaminate equipment with fast acting antimicrobial wipes such as Meliseptol, followed by thorough disinfection.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If working in an affected health facility, market, or farm, use disposable footwear or use waterproof overshoes, both of which must be wiped/rinsed off as soon as you exit the location.
cpj.org/covid19
If working in an affected health facility, market, or farm, use disposable footwear or use waterproof overshoes, both of which must be wiped/rinsed off as soon as you exit the location.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Avoid proximity to and/or entering an animal pen, or the cage of large/unpredictable animals. In the event that you are bitten by an animal seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Avoid proximity to and/or entering an animal pen, or the cage of large/unpredictable animals. In the event that you are bitten by an animal seek medical advice as soon as possible.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Never eat or drink while touching animals, or in the proximity of a market or farm
Always ensure your hands are washed thoroughly with hot water and soap before, during and after leaving an affected area.
cpj.org/covid19
Never eat or drink while touching animals, or in the proximity of a market or farm
Always ensure your hands are washed thoroughly with hot water and soap before, during and after leaving an affected area.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If you develop symptoms, especially fever or shortness of breath, consider how you will seek medical treatment. Some government health bodies may recommend self-quarantine to prevent the infection of others.
cpj.org/covid19
If you develop symptoms, especially fever or shortness of breath, consider how you will seek medical treatment. Some government health bodies may recommend self-quarantine to prevent the infection of others.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If you are in a heavily infected country, you may risk encountering COVID-19 infected patients at crowded treatment centers, therefore increasing your chances of exposure.
Always follow the local health authorities guidance and instructions.
If you are in a heavily infected country, you may risk encountering COVID-19 infected patients at crowded treatment centers, therefore increasing your chances of exposure.
Always follow the local health authorities guidance and instructions.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If necessary, an N95 mask (or FFP2 / FFP3) is recommended over a standard ‘surgical’ mask. Ensure that the mask fits securely over the bridge of the nose and chin, minimizing gaps in the fit. Ensure facial hair is removed and maintained
If necessary, an N95 mask (or FFP2 / FFP3) is recommended over a standard ‘surgical’ mask. Ensure that the mask fits securely over the bridge of the nose and chin, minimizing gaps in the fit. Ensure facial hair is removed and maintained
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Avoid touching the mask, and only remove it by using the straps. Never touch the front. Always wash hands with soap and hot water, or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (minimum 60 percent alcohol) after removing the mask.
Avoid touching the mask, and only remove it by using the straps. Never touch the front. Always wash hands with soap and hot water, or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (minimum 60 percent alcohol) after removing the mask.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Replace the mask with a new, clean dry mask as soon as it becomes damp/humid. Never reuse masks, and always dispose of used masks immediately into a sealed bag.
cpj.org/covid19
Replace the mask with a new, clean dry mask as soon as it becomes damp/humid. Never reuse masks, and always dispose of used masks immediately into a sealed bag.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Remember that use of a mask is only one part of personal protection. Not touching your mouth, nose, and eyes and regularly washing your hands are strongly recommended
Cotton/gauze masks are not recommended under any circumstances.
Remember that use of a mask is only one part of personal protection. Not touching your mouth, nose, and eyes and regularly washing your hands are strongly recommended
Cotton/gauze masks are not recommended under any circumstances.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Monitor your personal health after leaving an affected country or specific location (e.g. health facility, market, or farm).
cpj.org/covid19
Monitor your personal health after leaving an affected country or specific location (e.g. health facility, market, or farm).
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Seek medical attention if you develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of return form an affected location or country, informing the health service prior to attendance about the recent travel/risk of exposure.
cpj.org/covid19
Seek medical attention if you develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of return form an affected location or country, informing the health service prior to attendance about the recent travel/risk of exposure.
cpj.org/covid19
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Inform your employer as soon as possible if you develop symptoms & be aware that you may need to self-isolate.
Discuss with your employer the possibility and feasibility of remote working for a period of time on return from assignment.
Inform your employer as soon as possible if you develop symptoms & be aware that you may need to self-isolate.
Discuss with your employer the possibility and feasibility of remote working for a period of time on return from assignment.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
If you need to self-isolate after assignment, make a plan regarding shopping for supplies and caring for any dependents. You should not use public transport or taxis until at least 14 days after your return from a heavily infected country.
If you need to self-isolate after assignment, make a plan regarding shopping for supplies and caring for any dependents. You should not use public transport or taxis until at least 14 days after your return from a heavily infected country.
#COVID19 journalist safety advisory:
Monitor the latest information on COVID-19, as well as any quarantine and isolation procedures being implemented at both your origin and your destination.
cpj.org/covid19
Monitor the latest information on COVID-19, as well as any quarantine and isolation procedures being implemented at both your origin and your destination.
cpj.org/covid19
The @WHO’s resources on #mentalhealth considerations during the #COVID19 outbreak can be helpful for journalists reporting on the pandemic.
Find the resources here: who.int/docs/default-s…
Find the resources here: who.int/docs/default-s…
Journalists reporting on the #COVID19 outbreak can find more helpful resources from @firstdraftnews here, including newsgathering and verification tools, ethics and responsible reporting guidance, and a database of debunks of mis- and disinformation.
firstdraftnews.org/long-form-arti…
firstdraftnews.org/long-form-arti…
The @SPLC has also compiled a guide for journalists covering the #coronavirus pandemic, including an FAQ, resources, and examples of student coverage.
Check it out here: splc.org/covering-the-c…
Check it out here: splc.org/covering-the-c…
#CPJEmergencies’ safety advisory for journalists covering the #COVID19 pandemic is available in multiple languages.
العربية : cpj.org/ar/2020/03/033…
در فارسی : cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Türkçe: cpj.org/tr/2020/03/cpj…
English: cpj.org/covid19
العربية : cpj.org/ar/2020/03/033…
در فارسی : cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Türkçe: cpj.org/tr/2020/03/cpj…
English: cpj.org/covid19
.@AIRmedia has also compiled a list of resources for covering the #COVID19 pandemic safely, including information for what you need in your kit and how to be safe in the field.
Find the resources here: airmedia.org/covid-19-resou…
Find the resources here: airmedia.org/covid-19-resou…
#COVID19 safety advisory for journalists is available in multiple languages:
FA cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
AR cpj.org/ar/2020/03/033…
TR cpj.org/tr/2020/03/cpj…
ML cpj.org/Coronovirus_sa…
HI cpj.org/Coronovirus_sa…
UR cpj.org/Coronovirus_sa…
EN cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
FA cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
AR cpj.org/ar/2020/03/033…
TR cpj.org/tr/2020/03/cpj…
ML cpj.org/Coronovirus_sa…
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UR cpj.org/Coronovirus_sa…
EN cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
Our partners at @IWMF are hosting a webinar on covering pandemics and other health crises.
Find out more and RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/webinar-less…
Find out more and RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/webinar-less…
You can now find Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian versions of our #COVID19 safety advisory for journalists.
ES cpj.org/es/2020/03/avi…
PT cpj.org/pt/2020/03/rec…
IT cpj.org/cpj-safety-adv…
Links to versions in FA, AR, TR, ML, HI & UR can be found here:
cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
ES cpj.org/es/2020/03/avi…
PT cpj.org/pt/2020/03/rec…
IT cpj.org/cpj-safety-adv…
Links to versions in FA, AR, TR, ML, HI & UR can be found here:
cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
As some journalists are increasingly working from home and relying more and more on digital communications with their colleagues and sources, make sure to read and share #CPJEmergencies digital safety kit:
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
If you are remote working and reporting on sensitive stories, take a look at our guide on encrypted messaging apps to help you communicate more securely with your colleagues and sources.
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
Pay attention to your digital security, noting that scammers and hackers are reportedly targeting individuals with phishing emails related to COVID-19, according to @Norton, a cyber safety company: us.norton.com/internetsecuri…
If you are coving #COVID19, be aware of phishing attacks via emails or through messaging apps that contain links or documents with information about the disease.
Read our guide on how to defend yourself against phishing attacks:
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
Read our guide on how to defend yourself against phishing attacks:
cpj.org/2019/07/digita…
Signal makes it easy to have a secure conversation without thinking about it. It looks and feels identical to your default text messaging app, but security experts so often recommend it because of what it does in the background.
@FreedomofPress
freedom.press/training/locki…
@FreedomofPress
freedom.press/training/locki…
Our safety advisory for covering #COVID19 is now available in even more languages.
Marathi: cpj.org/cpj_coronaviru…
Russian: cpj.org/ru/2020/03/pos…
Kurdish: cpj.org/cpj-kurdish-co…
Find all other languages linked to in the English version here: cpj.org/covid19
Marathi: cpj.org/cpj_coronaviru…
Russian: cpj.org/ru/2020/03/pos…
Kurdish: cpj.org/cpj-kurdish-co…
Find all other languages linked to in the English version here: cpj.org/covid19
#CPJEmergencies' safety advisory for covering the #coronavirus pandemic is now available in Telegu here: cpj.org/coronovirus_sa…
Find many other languages linked here: cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
Find many other languages linked here: cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
For resources on press freedom and government transparency in the U.S. during #COVID19, check out @rcfp's guide, which includes information on:
-Emergency powers and the press
-Open meetings and public records
-Court access
rcfp.org/resources/covi…
-Emergency powers and the press
-Open meetings and public records
-Court access
rcfp.org/resources/covi…
Journalists reporting on #coronavirus can find helpful resources in this newsroom guide to #COVID19, built by @covid19opsguide.
covid19.ops.guide
covid19.ops.guide
Hostile environments training and consulting provider @GJSsecurity is hosting an emotional self-care workshop on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST.
Journalists who are interested can sign up here: bookwhen.com/gjs#focus=ev-s…
Journalists who are interested can sign up here: bookwhen.com/gjs#focus=ev-s…
To find credible information about the #COVID19 pandemic on #WhatsApp, subscribe to the @WHO's Health Alert messaging service here: bit.ly/who-covid19-wh…
#CPJEmergencies' safety advisory for reporting on #COVID19 is now available in Bengali and Tamil.
BN cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
TA cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Find more languages linked to here: cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
BN cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
TA cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Find more languages linked to here: cpj.org/2020/02/cpj-sa…
Do you have a safety question about covering #COVID19? Ask a #CPJEmergencies expert for advice.
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More resources available here: cpj.org/covid19
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More resources available here: cpj.org/covid19
The @DartCenter is hosting a webinar series on reporting on #COVID19.
Journalists who are interested can find more information and register here: dartcenter.org/events/2020/03…
Journalists who are interested can find more information and register here: dartcenter.org/events/2020/03…
#CPJEmergencies' safety advisory for covering #COVID19 is now available in over 15 languages. The newest additions are:
Gujarati cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Somali cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Find all other languages linked here:
cpj.org/covid19
Gujarati cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Somali cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
Find all other languages linked here:
cpj.org/covid19
For journalists covering #coronavirus, @gijn has put together a useful resource on how Journalists can deal with trauma while reporting on #COVID19.
gijn.org/2020/03/24/how…
gijn.org/2020/03/24/how…
.@ffregister has put together information on #Covid19 and its impact on the safety and welfare of freelance journalists.
Find out more here: medium.com/@ffregister/co…
Find out more here: medium.com/@ffregister/co…
CPJ's safety advisory for covering #coronavirus is now available in two dozen languages.
Find the newest addition in Kiswahili here: cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
All other languages can be found linked here: cpj.org/covid19
Find the newest addition in Kiswahili here: cpj.org/coronavirus_sa…
All other languages can be found linked here: cpj.org/covid19
CPJ has compiled a list of funding opportunities available to journalists struggling due to COVID-19. This list will be updated as more funds and information become available.
Find it at the bottom of our #COVID19 page here: cpj.org/covid19
Find it at the bottom of our #COVID19 page here: cpj.org/covid19
