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COVID-19: Post COVID-19 condition Jul 30, 2021

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If you have recovered from COVID-19 but are still experiencing certain symptoms you could have post COVID-19 condition or "long COVID". What are these symptoms? How long do they last and are there any treatment options? Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: Diabetes & COVID-19 Jul 16, 2021

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If you are living with diabetes, what is the risk that COVID-19 poses to you and how can you stay safe and healthy during the pandemic?

WHO's Dr. Gojka Roglic explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: Delta variant Jul 05, 2021

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What do we know about the Delta variant so far? How can we assess our risk? What strategies should we apply to protect ourselves whether we are in a low vaccination or high vaccination setting? WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19 : Delta variant and vaccines Jul 01, 2021

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Do the current batch of approved vaccines protect us from the Delta variant? What is the level of protection? If you can still get infected even after being fully vaccinated, then why should we vaccinate? WHO's Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: Pregnancy & COVID-19 Jun 18, 2021

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What advice does WHO have for women who are pregnant or are planning pregnancy during the pandemic? What should a woman expect for her care during childbirth and pregnancy at this time? What if a woman gets COVID during her pregnancy? Are there any additional risks to her or her baby? WHO's Dr. Özge Tunçalp explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: vaccines and children Jun 11, 2021

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Why does WHO recommend at this time, in June 2021, that vaccinating children is not a priority? When would their vaccination be prioritized? How is safety of these vaccines ensured? WHO's Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: vaccines, pregnancy, menstruation, breastfeeding and fertility Jun 04, 2021

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What is the guidance for vaccination of women with breastfeeding infants, women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and women who are menstruating? What about vaccines and fertility? WHO's Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: Transmission indoors and outdoors May 28, 2021

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How does SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19 , spread from one person to another? How can you keep yourself safe indoors and outdoors? WHO's Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19 : Update on virus variants May 19, 2021

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What are the variants circulating at this time? How are variants classified as variants of interest or concern? What does this mean for the public? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5 this week.

COVID-19: Current Global trends May 12, 2021

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What is data telling us about the spread of COVID-19 around the world? What does evidence tell us about transmission in populations that are vaccinated? WHO's Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5 this week.

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