Promoting the health of migrant workers in the WHO European Region during COVID-19. Interim guidance, 6 November 2020 (produced by WHO/Europe)

This interim guidance is intended to support WHO European Region Member States and partners in promoting the health of migrant workers in particular through effective approaches and best practices in enhancing preparedness, prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as considerations for mitigating the negative socioeconomic impact of the pandemic. The targeted audience includes governments, employers and workers organizations, health authorities and health -care providers, nongovernmental organizations serving migrant populations, and other key stakeholders that have an influence and impact on the health and well-being of migrant worker populations in the Region.

The interim guidance aims to address the two following main questions:

• What are some of the current and potential implications of COVID-19 preparedness, response and recovery activities on the health and well-being of migrant workers in the WHO European Region?
• What policies and interventions can be considered to help to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of migrant worker populations in the WHO European Region?