Gift ArticleShareUnlockThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by signing up for national breaking news email alerts.Washington Post contributing columnist Dr. Leana S. Wen will be online at on Friday, May 12 at noon ET to answer reader questions on covid-19, boosters, vaccine mandates and more. Read the transcript below. Looking for more?Recent columns by Dr. Wen:Biden is right to end coronavirus vaccine requirementsYour questions about covid-19, answered by Dr. Leana WenVulnerable people should be allowed a second bivalent shot this springRead Dr. Wen’s Dec. 22, July 20, June 17, March 30 and Jan. 13 Q&As.Sign up for the Checkup With Dr. Wen newsletter | Guidance on navigating the pandemic and other public health challengesReader Q&As with columnistsRecent Q&As:With Erik Wemple: What’s next for Fox News?With David Ignatius: Why isn’t the U.S. seeking peace in Ukraine-Russia war?With Alexandra Petri: How early do you get to the airport?With Eugene Robinson: Is Biden in trouble?With Jennifer Rubin: Why only Tucker?With Perry Bacon Jr.: What did CNN expect?Submit a question:David Ignatius (Every other Monday at 12 p.m. ET)Erik Wemple (Mondays once a month at 12 p.m. ET)Alexandra Petri (Tuesdays at 11 a.m. ET)Eugene Robinson (Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET)Jennifer Rubin (Wednesdays at 12 p.m. ET)Perry Bacon Jr. (Thursdays at 12 p.m. ET) See all Washington Post Reader Q&AsHaving a technical issue with a Q&A? Email livechatsupport@washpost.com.GiftOutlineGift ArticleMore Q&As from Dr. Leana S. WenHAND CURATEDOpinion|How to navigate a ‘tripledemic’ over the holidays? Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions.December 22, 2022Opinion|How to navigate a ‘tripledemic’ over the holidays? Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions.December 22, 2022Opinion|Is the pandemic over? Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions on covid-19.October 6, 2022Opinion|Is the pandemic over? Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions on covid-19.October 6, 2022Opinion|How bad is BA.5? Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions.July 20, 2022Opinion|How bad is BA.5? Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions.July 20, 2022View 3 more storiesLoading...