Episode 1
This Pandemic
How did the coronavirus become a global pandemic, changing life as we know it? Experts and data provide a clear, informative overview of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus, Explained
2020TV-PG1 season6.9 / 10
In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.
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Synopsis
In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.
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Episode 2
The Race for a Vaccine
The race is on to develop a COVID-19 vaccine in record time. From testing to timetables, here's what to expect on the unprecedented road ahead.
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Episode 3
How to Cope
Fear. Anxiety. Insomnia. Across the globe, people share the stress of this pandemic. Find out why we react this way and learn helpful coping mechanisms.
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More about Coronavirus, Explained
Cast
Boris JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Hassan RouhaniSelf (archive footage)
Giuseppe ConteSelf (archive footage)
Jair BolsonaroSelf (archive footage)
Mike PenceSelf (archive footage)
Justin TrudeauSelf (archive footage)
Narendra ModiSelf (archive footage)Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Vox Media StudiosUnited States- Vox EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
covid-19virus
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