NHK Documentary S2020E13 - The Coronavirus State of Emergency: Medical and Economic Prospects

In response to the spread of coronavirus disease, Japan declared a nationwide state of emergency. People's lives and work were transformed, and many harbored deep uncertainty. The healthcare system and the economy face the most extreme conditions. While containing the spread of the virus and maintaining the medical system, how can the suddenly stagnant economy be sustained? Can Japan discover policies to break through these daunting challenges? This program, broadcast live on April 25, presents up-to-date information, as experts in epidemiology, medicine and economics discuss possible routes through the crisis.