RESUMEN
La disponibilidad continua y gratuito de agua segura y productos de higiene y limpieza, son fundamentales para facilitar una higiene de manos adecuada, que con una gestión adecuada de los desechos en los espacios públicos prioritarios, se convierten en servicios esenciales para proteger la salud humana y contribuirán a prevenir la transmisión del SARS-COV-2 de persona a persona.
This technical note presents the key actions to support and protect populations that make use of shelters and transit homes during the COVID-19 emergency. It includes the promotion of hygiene and self-care measures, waste management, sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of spaces, access to safe water, hand washing, and social distancing. It also proposes activities such as the adoption of prevention measures and training against the risk of infections.