The Signs — Season 1, Episode 2: Healthcare and Industry Unite
Documentary • 15 min • 4 seasons, 35 episodes
Episode synopsis
COVID-19 is still plaguing people around the world. The medical field in Japan is also suffering from this new infectious disease. It's been a long battle. Amid fears of the third wave of outbreak, the challenge for society as a whole is how to balance normal medical practice with the need to deal with COVID-19 without disrupting the medical system. Now, efforts are beginning to cross medical and industrial boundaries under the outbreak. This episode focuses on fully automated PCR testing machine, VR training for medical workers, and infection-free clothing that allows for hospital visits.
About The Signs
We analyze the social changes brought by COVID-19, looking for signs that point towards the right philosophy to adopt in this era of the "New Normal."