The Virus That Shook the World, Part One
From the Spanish flu to AIDS and Covid, pandemics have claimed millions of lives and reshaped societies. This film follows researchers around the world working to predict and prevent the next global outbreak. It shows how scientists trace disease from animals to humans and race to stay ahead of emerging threats. Timely and informative, it turns the science of pandemics into an urgent human story. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
Courtesy of FRONTLINE PBS on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
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