Coronavirus, Explained

Coronavirus, Explained

TV-PG2020•26m•6.9/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.9/10(49)

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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Production

Vox Media Studios, Vox Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 26, 2020

Last Aired

June 16, 2020

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

This Pandemic

E1

This Pandemic

Air date: 2020-04-26

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.

The Race for a Vaccine

E2

The Race for a Vaccine

Air date: 2020-06-16

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.

How to Cope

E3

How to Cope

Air date: 2020-06-16

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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