Today's Close-Up 2020 сезон 32 серия — Predicting the Virus with Big Data

Japan's summer holidays are coming up, but a second wave of coronavirus infections is widely expected. How can we stay safe while enjoying a normal life? "Infection prediction maps" may hold the key. Used like a weather forecast, the maps can help us reduce our infection risks and take appropriate countermeasures. The personal data we provide lies behind the maps, contributing to a powerful weapon that may have potential to tame the pandemic. We'll take a close look at this intriguing technology.