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Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

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Jan 16, 2026

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Children & COVID-19 22.01.2021

 Are the symptoms of COVID-19 different in children? Do the new variants impact children differently? What can parents do to keep children safe from COVID-19. WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5.   Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. 

COVID-19 - Origins of the SARS CoV-2 virus 14.01.2021

Why is it important for scientists to look for the origins of the virus? How do scientists look at the claim that the virus originated in a laboratory? More about the team which is looking for the origins of the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr Peter Ben Embarek leads this team and explains in Science in 5. Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Watch WHO experts explain science related to...

COVID-19: Variants & Vaccines 08.01.2021

How concerned should we be about the new variants of SARS CoV 2 which cause COVID-19? Is it unusual for viruses to change and mutate? Do vaccines protect against these variants and what can you do to protect yourself? WHO's Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

Prolonged symptoms after COVID -19 30.12.2020

Are you experiencing symptoms after recovery from COVID-19? WHO expert Dr Janet Diaz explains what we know so for about prolonged symptoms in Science in 5.

Immunity after recovery from COVID-19 23.12.2020

How long does your immunity last after you recover from COVID-19? Can you get reinfected? Why do you need to continue with preventative measures? WHO expert Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains on Science in 5.

COVID-19 - Vaccine approvals 18.12.2020

 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? 11.12.2020

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 04.12.2020

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 27.11.2020

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 20.11.2020

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 13.11.2020

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 06.11.2020

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 29.10.2020

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 23.10.2020

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 15.10.2020

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.

Serological surveys 09.10.2020

What are serological surveys? How do they help you assess your risk of COVID -19? WHO's Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

Flu & COVID-19 02.10.2020

Flu season is starting in many parts of the world. How can you protect yourself from flu and COVID-19? How would you know if you have flu or COVID-19? What precautions should pregnant women take? WHO's Dr Sylvie Briand explains in Science in 5.

Vaccines 25.09.2020

When can we expect a vaccine for COVID-19? How will we ensure that it is safe? Who should be vaccinated first and why? WHO's Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in this edition of Science in 5.

Reopening schools 16.09.2020

How should schools assess their risk before reopening? What do we know about children and COVID-19? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in this episode of Science in 5, WHO's conversations in science.

Myth busters 09.09.2020

Can COVID -19 be transmitted through water? Or Mosquitoes? Is transmission affected by weather? Dr Sylvie Briand busts popular myths about COVID-19 in this edition of Science in 5, WHO's conversations in science.

Immune Response 04.09.2020

Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science - WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. In this episode, published on 4 September 2020, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the body and how our body's immune system reacts.

Herd immunity 28.08.2020

Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. In this episode, WHO's Chief Scientist, Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains herd immunity.  

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