Physical Activity during the Coronavirus Pandemic

The World Health Organization and a number of other stakeholders emphasise the role of physical activity during COVID-19 response.

WHO has produced social media tiles which promote key messages on physical activity: to stay active, to reduce sitting, to break up sitting, and to be active in variety of ways at home. These information are being translated into various UN languages.

On 2^nd April 2020 WHO launched #healthyathome and #BeActive with central messages. Further social media activities will follow.

Other organisations such as CELAFISCS continue to celebrate the World Day for Physical Activity on 6^th April and invite all stakeholders to share their activities on that day with the general public using the following website: http://www.portalagita.org.br/.

Another initiative has been kicked-off by the Foundation for Community Health. The Foundation has started a Free Activity & Health Education for Families GoFundMe global campaign to offer solutions for staying healthy while being inside. Their material can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/gch-free-activity-health-education-for-families.