SPILLOVER

Fighting the future pandemics

Synopsis

Covid-19 has officially claimed at least six million lives so far. Yet, researchers predict that this could be just the beginning, as at least 10,000 other viruses can potentially infect humans.

However, up to now, these pathogens have only reproduced in animal hosts. Species extinction directly triggers epidemics, making the fight for more biodiversity an absolute necessity.

Fearless virus hunters are on the frontline in Malaysia, Cambodia, Congo, and Europe to protect the world from another pandemic.