The COVID-19 Resource Centre, established by Elsevier in January 2020, provides free information in English and Mandarin about the novel coronavirus. Elsevier grants permission to make all COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis rights. The resource centre aims to support public health efforts and promote mental health and well-being among young people, emphasizing the importance of inclusive tools and arts-based approaches to engage diverse communities. The WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission highlights the need for holistic approaches to children's rights and community engagement, advocating for a culture of connectedness and mutual respect to empower children. The WHO Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards (STAG-IH) reviews the evolving situation of COVID-19, noting its distinct epidemiological characteristics from SARS-CoV, including efficient upper respiratory tract replication and lower respiratory tract affinity. The group recommends continued containment strategies, enhanced communication, source control, active surveillance, and preparation for potential mitigation activities if community transmission becomes widespread. Research on the source of the outbreak is ongoing to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks.The COVID-19 Resource Centre, established by Elsevier in January 2020, provides free information in English and Mandarin about the novel coronavirus. Elsevier grants permission to make all COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis rights. The resource centre aims to support public health efforts and promote mental health and well-being among young people, emphasizing the importance of inclusive tools and arts-based approaches to engage diverse communities. The WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission highlights the need for holistic approaches to children's rights and community engagement, advocating for a culture of connectedness and mutual respect to empower children. The WHO Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards (STAG-IH) reviews the evolving situation of COVID-19, noting its distinct epidemiological characteristics from SARS-CoV, including efficient upper respiratory tract replication and lower respiratory tract affinity. The group recommends continued containment strategies, enhanced communication, source control, active surveillance, and preparation for potential mitigation activities if community transmission becomes widespread. Research on the source of the outbreak is ongoing to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks.