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Vaccines, variants and mass gatherings

How much protection do COVID-19 vaccines give us? Will you need a booster shot for new variants? What does science tell us about mass gatherings and the spread of COVID-19? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains.
Staying fit and healthy during the pandemic

WHO is promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging people to stay physically active while at home through a newly launched thematic event on a mobile game Gardenscapes. The event is free and available until end of May 2021.
COVID-19 & social media: digital crisis interaction among Gen Z and Millennials

Key insights on where Generation Z and Millennials seek COVID-19 information, who they trust as credible sources, their awareness and actions around false news, and their concerns.
What you need to know about medical oxygen

Medical oxygen is an essential medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. How is it used? Why is there a shortage in some countries and what are WHO, partners and Governments doing about it? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5. 
More Info on WHO’s response to the pandemic

Other hot topics

WHO’s new Global Diabetes Compact aims to bring a much-needed boost to efforts to prevent diabetes and bring treatment to all who need it - 100 years after the discovery of insulin.

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WHO’s new technical manual on tobacco tax policy and administration shows countries ways to cut down on over US$1.4 trillion in health expenditures and lost productivity due to tobacco use worldwide.

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