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Just a quick reminder before this episode of CoronaPod.

Next week, on the 17th of December, we're going to be talking all things Omicron.

And that includes answering as many

of your questions as possible. We've already had loads sent in, but if you have a burning

question that you want to ask about Omicron or about scientists' response to it, then you can still

get in touch on Twitter at Nature Podcast or via email, podcast at Nature.com. But for now, let's get back to this episode of

CoronaPod, in which we're going to delve back in to long COVID. Welcome to Corona Pod.

In this show, we're going to bring you Nature's take on the latest COVID-19 developments.

And we'll be speaking to experts around the world about research during the pandemic.

We're entering a new era now. We have new COVID strategies. There's some new unknowns and we've got a

vaccine. Hello and welcome to CoronaPod. I'm Noah Baker and joining me this week for the second week in a row.

You're very popular at the moment is reporter Heidi Ledford. Heidi, how are you? I'm fine. Thanks. How are you?

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