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Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.... more
FAQs about Science in 5:How many episodes does Science in 5 have?The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.
July 30, 2021COVID-19: Post COVID-19 conditionIf 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....more4minPlay
July 16, 2021COVID-19: Diabetes & COVID-19If 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....more5minPlay
July 05, 2021COVID-19: Delta variantWhat 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....more5minPlay
July 01, 2021COVID-19 : Delta variant and vaccinesDo 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....more5minPlay
June 18, 2021COVID-19: Pregnancy & COVID-19What 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....more6minPlay
June 11, 2021COVID-19: vaccines and childrenWhy 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....more6minPlay
June 04, 2021COVID-19: vaccines, pregnancy, menstruation, breastfeeding and fertilityWhat 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....more5minPlay
May 28, 2021COVID-19: Transmission indoors and outdoorsHow 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....more4minPlay
May 19, 2021COVID-19 : Update on virus variantsWhat 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. ...more5minPlay
May 12, 2021COVID-19: Current Global trendsWhat 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....more4minPlay
FAQs about Science in 5:How many episodes does Science in 5 have?The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.