Coronavirus Conversations

Health care systems and governments around the globe are under tremendous pressure to handle the coronavirus crisis. The World is partnering with the Forum at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a regular series of live conversations taking your questions about the coronavirus to the experts. 

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Nancy Rose, who contracted COVID-19 in 2021 and continues to exhibit long-haul symptoms including brain fog and memory difficulties, pauses while organizing her desk space, on Jan. 25, 2022, in Port Jefferson, New York.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Long COVID, the search for answers
Refugees wait to travel back to Ukraine from the train station in Przemysl, southeastern Poland
Coronavirus Conversations
Ukraine: The humanitarian catastrophe
Ukrainian refugees wait for a transport at the central train station in Warsaw, Poland
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Ukraine: The humanitarian catastrophe
Pharmacist Kenni Clark injects Robert Champion, of Lawrence, Mass., with a booster dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic at City of Lawrence's "The Center," which serves seniors, families and the community
Coronavirus Conversations
Coronavirus Conversations: What researchers have learned about the omicron variant
People wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus walk along the street in Tokyo, Japan
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What researchers have learned about the omicron variant
Women wear mask to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, in Paris, France
Coronavirus Conversations
Coronavirus Conversations: The pandemic, women’s health and pregnancy
Travelers wait for the coronavirus testing at the Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea
Coronavirus Conversations
Coronavirus Conversations: The omicron variant and holiday travel
Coronavirus Conversations
Coronavirus Conversations: The challenges of vaccinating people in conflict zones
Coronavirus Conversations
Coronavirus Conversations: Children’s mental health during COVID
Security forces stand guard inside an airport terminal in Rabat, Morocco
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The omicron variant and holiday travel
A pregnant woman wearing a face mask and gloves holds her belly as she waits in line for groceries at St. Mary's Church in Waltham, Mass.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The pandemic, women’s health and pregnancy
Children play with a therapist in the pediatric unit of the Robert Debre hospital, in Paris, France
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Children’s mental health during COVID
A nurse prepares a syringe for a patient infected with the coronavirus in the intensive care unit at the Syrian American Medical Society Hospital
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The challenges of vaccinating people in conflict zones
Several young school children are shown sitting at desks with one girl looking back at the camera while wearing a clear face shield and mask.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Kids return to school amid the surging delta variant
The shoreline of a village on the Greek island of Evia is shown with massive plumes of dark smoke rising in the distance.
Climate Change
Discussion: Climate change and a deepening global health crisis
An older man is shown standing still in a crowded sideway area with people walking past him in blurred motion.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The delta variant surge and what’s next in the pandemic
Four people are shown looking through a white-framed windows and wearing green medical scrubs.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Sub-Saharan Africa’s deepening coronavirus crisis
Several large stickers are shown on the floor with yellow and black arrows with a person standing on one arrow going the opposite direction.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The mental health impacts of reopening society
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Coronavirus surges, variants and the global vaccine rollout
A man is shown wearing a blue hat and standing in front of dozens of white crosses while painting numbers on the crosses.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: A deepening coronavirus crisis in Latin America
A person is shown in shadow and holding a placard with "#I am not a virus" printed on it.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The rise of racism against Asian Americans amid the coronavirus crisis
Two cemetery workers are shown pulling a casket on wheels with ceremonial green smoke surrounding them.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The latest on coronavirus variants and rapid testing
A COVID-19 patient is shown strapped to a yellow gurney with several medical staff moving along side in a blurred motion photograph.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Understanding and tracking ‘long COVID’
A cemetery is shown via an ariel view with several rows of empty new graves and exposed dirt.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: A deepening coronavirus crisis in Brazil
Several long lines of traffic cones are shown winding around an empty parking lot.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Coronavirus vaccine acceptance and public attitudes
A nurse is shown through the glass of a closed door looking into a darkened room with two other medical professionals dressed in protective clothing.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Grieving and mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic
A woman in shown in shadow bending over near dozens of small red flags in the ground.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Variants, vaccines and the coronavirus pandemic
A group of young students are shown wearing face masks and back packs as they wait in liine.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: A pandemic and schools disrupted
A woman wearing a colorful sweater and brimmed hat is shown from behind walking in a narrow path on a lawn filled with small white flags.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: The year ahead in the coronavirus pandemic
A row of children are shown with their hands raised and wearing school uniforms.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Airborne transmission, ventilation, and reopening schools and workplaces
A woman is shown center frame pulling two rollaboard suitcases while wearing a face mask.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Surging coronavirus cases and new vaccines
A man is shown wearing a face mask and tailored vest behind the closed-gated doors of a store front.
Discussion: Mental health and ‘pandemic fatigue’ ahead of the holidays
A man is shown wearing a face mask and winter hat as a train passed by in blurred motion.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Where do we stand with testing and a vaccine for the coronavirus?
A long line of people are shown wearing face masks with wall painted with graffiti in the distance.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What’s driving the latest coronavirus surges?
A man with glasses is shown in a close-up photo holding several syringes up to the light.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Will people accept a COVID-19 vaccine?
A young boy is shown wearing a red mask and holding a pencil while sitting on a mat next to a tree outside for school.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Reopening schools and workplaces amid the coronavirus
In this photograph taken from above, thousands of temportary shelters are shown across a wide arid area.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: How the coronavirus affects already fragile communities
A large crowd of people are shown with a women featured in the center of the photograph holding a sign that reads, racism kills, mentally. physically. globally.
Coronavirus Conversations: How the coronavirus crisis has exposed entrenched health inequities
A large crowd of people are shown with a women featured in the center of the photograph holding a sign that reads, racism kills, mentally. physically. globally.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: How the coronavirus crisis has exposed entrenched health inequities
A line of vehicles are shown next to a row of orange traffic cones leading to a National Guard official at a mobile coronavirus testing facility.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Can advances in testing counter surging COVD-19 cases?
A man is shown wearing medical protective clothing and a face mask while holding open a plastic door.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Are countries prepared for a coronavirus surge?
A man is shown wearing a blue shirt with "Lagos Food Bank" written on it while carrying a cardboard box on his back.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: How the coronavirus crisis is exacerbating food insecurities and global inequities
A painting on a wall shows a person dressed in full head to two medical protective gear with a red backpack and spray hose.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What’s next in the fight against the coronavirus?
A large group of people are shown holding up signs with three people holding posters of George Floyd.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: How systemic racism intersects with the coronavirus pandemic
A large crowd of people are shown walking and wearing protective face masks in a train station.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Stopping the spread of misinformation amid the coronavirus crisis
A woman is shown through a clear glass window with the reflection of a Mexico City neighborhood.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Lessons from the coronavirus pandemic to avert a future crisis
Several people are shown standing on decals pasted to the ground illustrating where to stand while practicing social distancing.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What role will antibodies have in a future immunity to the coronavirus?
A hairdresser is shown standing behind a customer who is sitting in a chair while he holds her hair up in the air.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: How do we reopen workplaces safely amid the coronavirus crisis?
Three small, clear glass vials are shown with the eyes of a scientist looking at them in the background.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What are the potential vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus?
Two women are shown sitting at separate tables, wearing protective face masks with a plastic screen in-between them.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Mental health, stress and resiliency during the coronavirus pandemic
A woman is shown wearing a medical mask and carrying a bag while standing in front of doors with graffiti painted on them
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: Pandemic exposes health inequities in vulnerable communities
A woman wearing a protective gown and white face mask is shown standing near a medical supply room at a hospital.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: On the front lines of the coronavirus crisis
Travelers in white protective suits and face masks are shown, with one talking on a mobile phone and the other holding a small child.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What’s next in the effort to fight the coronavirus outbreak?
A man wearing a work uniform with an orange top walks down an aisle with several beds lining both sides.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: COVID-19 is testing emergency preparedness. What’s next?
A health care worker is shown in a closeup photographer wearing protective goggles, face mask and a medical gown.
COVID-19
Discussion: Addressing weaknesses in the medical supply chain amid the coronavirus pandemic
A health worker wearing a full protective gown and face guard is shown standing with his hand in the air at a drive-through coronavirus disease testing center.
COVID-19
Discussion: The coronavirus pandemic and predicting gaps in healthcare capacity
Two medical professionals are shown wearing protective gowns and face masks and pulling a gurney.
COVID-19
Discussion: How hospitals are confronting the coronavirus crisis
A large open area of a train staton is shown crowded with people most of which are wearing protective face masks.
COVID-19
Discussion: The coronavirus outbreak — tracking COVID-19
A street cleaner is shown wearing an orange, reflective safety suit and a face mask walks on a sidewalk.
COVID-19
What we know and don’t know about COVID-19