Science in 5

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COVID-19 - Vaccine approvals Dec 18, 2020

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As vaccines get approved by national authorities, learn about National and WHO approval processes for vaccines and how safety is ensured during emergency approval of vaccines. WHO expert Dr Mariângela Simão explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19 - How vaccines work? Dec 11, 2020

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How do vaccines work to protect us? What are the vaccine technologies in the pipeline and how do we ensure safe vaccines? WHO Expert Dr Katherine O' Brien explains in Science in 5 !

COVID-19 - Vaccine Distribution Dec 04, 2020

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How will the COVID-19 vaccine reach you? Why is it important to keep observing public health measures? WHO's Dr Katherine O'Brien explains in Science in 5 this week.

COVID-19 Tests Nov 27, 2020

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What kind of COVID-19 tests are available? What are antigens and antibodies? What about the accuracy of these tests? WHO's Dr Hanan Balkhy explains COVID-19 tests in Science in 5

COVID-19 - Vaccine trials Nov 20, 2020

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Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Watch WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. Learn what scientists look for in the different phases of a clinical trial for a vaccine. What does it mean when a vaccine trial is halted due to an adverse event? WHO's Dr Kate O'Brien explains in Science in 5 this week.

Safe Celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic Nov 13, 2020

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Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science, WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. In this episode, how can we celebrate the Holidays safely? Who are the high risk members in our families and communities and how can we keep them safe? What about travel during the holidays? WHO's Chief Scientist explains all in Science in 5.

COVID-19 and antibiotics Nov 06, 2020

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Why are experts concerned about COVID-19 and antibiotics? And what can you do about it? Learn about antibiotics and COVID-19 from WHO's Dr Hanan Balkhy in Science in 5.

COVID-19 and ventilation Oct 29, 2020

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How important is ventilation and how does it keep you safe from COVID-19? WHO's Dr Maria Neira explains in Science in 5.

Air pollution & COVID-19 Oct 23, 2020

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How does air pollution affect our body during the pandemic ? Learn about air pollution and COVID-19 from WHO expert Dr Maria Neira in this episode of Science in 5.

COVID-19 Myths vs Science Oct 15, 2020

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In this video and audio series WHO experts explain the science related to COVID-19. In this episode, Dr Sylvie Briand busts myths about COVID-19 and antibiotics, alcohol and garlic.

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