As on 7th January 2020, a new strain of Coronavirus was identified. The virus has been renamed by WHO as SARS-CoV-2 and the disease caused by it as COVID-19. On 28 February 2020, WHO increased its risk assessment of COVID-19 to very high at global and regional levels. Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE)will be the mainstay for the containment of COVID-19. UNICEF and WHO have jointly developed a package of risk communication materials approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The materials focus on the following key behaviors: 1) Stay at home 2) Cover your mouth 3) Wash your hands with soap frequently and thoroughly 4) Seek Treatment.