Outbreak

Season 1

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-A dangerous virus is spreading in Montreal (in Canada) among a group of ostracized and vulnerable homeless people. How long will Anne-Marie Leclerc, infectious disease specialist and director of the Laboratory for Emergency Health, take before realizing the existence of this highly contagious disease? Will it be too late to prevent a deadly epidemic from spreading throughout the population?

10 Episodes

Contamination
E1
ContaminationWhile no one suspects it, a devastating epidemic is looming on the horizon; Anne-Marie Leclerc, the director of the Health Emergency Laboratory, has to juggle between food poisoning and a zealous minister.
The Invisible Threat
E2
The Invisible ThreatThe disease continues to spread silently. For now, Anne-Marie has other worries. She sets out to prove to the Minister that her lab is effective. She’s still hesitant to confront Marc. Françoise organizes a celebration for Xavier. It’s a small gathering – with immense consequences.
Suspicion
E3
SuspicionNelli tells Anne-Marie that a strange illness is affecting people she’s close to. Anne-Marie initiates an investigation into the deaths of the two homeless people. The young girl infected by Nelli’s cousin risks infecting others. In the lab, the arrival of a new staffer affects Anne-Marie’s work.
The Finger on the Trigger
E4
The Finger on the TriggerThe dead can’t talk. Anne-Marie needs to know if people close to the victims are suffering from the disease. The clock is ticking. The lab team does all it can to break the chain of transmission and discover the nature of the virus.
The Last Card
E5
The Last CardUnaware that the epidemic is developing a second hot-spot, Anne-Marie focuses her energy on finding medication that will help patients. Will she go as far as breaking the law? Françoise is now in contact with Marcellin, a friend of Xavier’s who’s suffering from the same “flu.”
Out of Control
E6
Out of ControlCases of COVA are multiplying; enforced home quarantines number in the hundreds. Anne-Marie redoubles her efforts to contain the epidemic and limit deaths. Confined to her home, Geneviève hides her symptoms. She has one wish – to be near her hospitalized son – even if that means breaking the rules.
Consequences
E7
ConsequencesAnne-Marie combats the misinformation prompting irrational behavior. The minister no longer has faith in her and wants to be directly involved in the experimental treatment. At the lab, Nelli follows up a new lead in the investigation. Will she find the source of the virus?
Fear
E8
FearThe 200th COVA death is about to be announced. How can public panic be minimized? Montrealers are fleeing the city and ignoring symptoms. Anne-Marie needs a new strategy.
The Hens
E9
The HensA drop in the number of new cases heralds the end of the epidemic. Will there be a second wave? Anne-Marie is suddenly confronted with several cases of sick people who have had no contact with infected individuals. The team works to solve the puzzle. Sabrina and Juliette sell their first ferret.
Scars
E10
ScarsTwo days before the official announcement that the epidemic is over, the infection of two little girls brings Anne-Marie back to square one. The epidemiological investigation resumes, but the girls are uncooperative. Will Nelli get them to talk and prevent COVA from claiming more victims?