Combating Coronavirus

Countries like Taiwan, Germany and New Zealand seem to be doing better than most at containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Could the reason be that they're all led by women? Deepit Magee and Priyanka Pant try and find out on the latest episode of Combating Coronavirus.

Battling to contain the spread of COVID-19, many countries - including India - have turned towards technology to hasten contact tracing. But this also raises difficult questions about privacy. Where does the balance between privacy, and health & safety lie? Deepit Magee and Priyanka Pant discuss on the latest episode of Combating Coronavirus.

Scientists around the world are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Why does it take so long to develop a vaccine? While most estimates suggest we will have to wait between 12-18 months, is there any chance it could come sooner? Find out on today's episode of Combating Coronavirus.

As many countries see a downturn in fresh COVID-19 cases, they have begun to ease their lockdowns. What considerations go into the imposition and easing of a lockdown, and how long will our lives follow these patterns? We look at Wuhan for answers.

Despite seeing only one COVID-19 related death, New Zealand - a country of approximately 5 million - shut down its borders and imposed a strict 4-week lockdown. Was that early and restrictive action key to the country 'squashing' the curve?