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Latest on COVID-19 Science in 5 Science in 5 is WHO’s series in which WHO experts explain the science about specific issues related to COVID-19. Watch these short videos on WHO’s YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts or listen to the podcasts WHO Health Alert service adds AI features The WHO Health Alert service on Messenger from Facebook has been upgraded with AI capabilities that provide Messenger users with a better interactive experience, offer more accurate information, and allows WHO to respond more quickly. Join now! Corticosteroid recommendations WHO recommends systemic corticosteroids for the treatment of patients with severe and critical COVID-19. We suggest not to use corticosteroids in the treatment of patients with non-severe COVID-19. Treatment should be under supervision of a clinician. 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 Data collected from five regions over the period from March to June 2020 illustrate that almost every country experienced disruption to its health services. More Info on WHO’s response to the pandemic Other hot topics e-Learning on migrant and refugee health An online course “The Health of refugees and migrants: ensuring accessibility, promoting health, and saving lives” will be held from 19 to 23 October 2020. It is designed for policy-makers, officers from the Ministries of Health and other Ministries as well as experts from academic and research institutions and NGOs with experience in health and migration. The course is limited to 100 attendees. Find out more