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UNICEF, the Ministry of Education and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention are launching this campaign to provide practical ideas for everyone to help children return to school safely. Good hygiene practices, maintaining social distance, and monitoring for symptoms are all important measures that need to continue. We also need to…

UNICEF is here to be your partner in navigating this health crisis by providing you with accurate and reliable information on the best ways to keep you and others safe. Here are some of things you can do to manage the challenges that COVID-19 has brought:

For young people feeling anxious, isolated and disappointed, know this: you are not alone. Here’s what you can do to look after yourself and your mental health:

Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

To stay prepared and protect yourself and your loved ones, it is important to know the facts. Be sure to get your facts from reliable sources, like UNICEF,the World Health Organization, and government agencies UNICEF is working with experts around the clock to provide accurate information. Information you can trust is grounded in the latest…, Latest updates, Read the latest news, information and features on COVID-19., Protective measures against COVID-19, Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: Go back to top, Must-reads for parents, caregivers and teachers, UNICEF is here to be your partner in navigating this health crisis by providing you with accurate and reliable information on the ways to keep you and others safe. Here are some of things you can do to manage the challenges that COVID-19 has brought: Go back to top, Must-reads for young people, For young people feeling anxious, isolated and disappointed, know this: you are not alone. Here’s what you can do to look after yourself and your mental health: Go back to top, Media resources, UNICEF’s media team is working around the clock to provide the latest information on the COVID-19 response through press releases, statements, multimedia and other resources for journalists. Go back to top, Must-reads for employers, Recommendations for employers to mitigate the negative consequences stemming from COVID-19.

What is a ‘novel’ coronavirus? A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain of coronavirus. The disease caused by the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – ‘CO’ stands for corona, ‘VI’ for virus, and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as ‘2019 novel coronavirus’…

In 1947, China became the first country in Asia to welcome a partnership with UNICEF, and our first programme provided emergency relief services to children. Today, UNICEF China has around 100 staff members based in Beijing who work in the areas of child protection, child health and nutrition, education, social policy, south-south cooperation and…, Join us!, Current Vacancies, Regular Positions Job Title Job Level Closing Date Job Description and apply Research Associate GS-6 26 May 2024 Job Description and apply Consultancy Title Closing Date TOR and Apply National Consultant on Solutions for Micronutrients Deficiency in China 22 May 2024 TOR and Apply Individual Consultant of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support 27…, Reasons to work for UNICEF, What we look for, Dr. Yang Zhenbo, WASH Specialist at UNICEF China, talks to children at a school in Zhong County, Chongqing, in 2015. Dr. Yang Zhenbo, WASH Specialist at UNICEF China, talks to children at a school in Zhong County, Chongqing, in 2015. UNICEF China looks for committed professionals willing to engage in challenging and rewarding work to ensure that…, How to work with us, Wang Xiaolin (R1), Child Protection Officer at UNICEF China, introduces UNICEF’s Early Childhood Development kit to villagers at a shelter in Ludian, Yunnan Province, following an earthquake in 2014. Wang Xiaolin (R1), Child Protection Officer at UNICEF China, introduces UNICEF’s Early Childhood Development kit to villagers at a shelter in Ludian…, What we offer, UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific Debora Comini (R8, 1st Row) joins UNICEF China staff in a group photo at the UNICEF China compound in Beijing in August, 2023. UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific Debora Comini (R8, 1st Row) joins UNICEF China staff in a group photo at the UNICEF China compound in Beijing in…, Staff contracts, Fixed-term appointment Fixed-term appointments are typically for a period of two years and renewable subject to the needs of the organization. Employees under a fixed-term appointment are considered UNICEF staff. Fixed-term contracts can be issued in three categories of staff: International Professional, National Officer and General Service…, Compensation and Benefits, UNICEF has three staff categories: International Professional (IP) National Officer (NO) staff General Service (GS) Staff categories define the type of role staff have in the organization. All three categories of staff (IP, GS and NO) offer temporary appointment and fixed-term appointment contracts. Staff on temporary appointment (TA) and fixed-…