Contagion has become one of the most watched films amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Most people have taken to watching disaster movies, and movies based on virus outbreaks to get an idea of how the world would handle the exact situation. The film’s ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, and Jennifer Ehle, which has also drawn audiences to watch it.
The plot of the movie revolves on a virus called MEV-1. It originates in Asia and is very communicable. The virus transmits through touch and shows symptoms like cough and cold. It spreads rapidly and kills 26 million people around the world. With wleaders urging their citizens to isolate themselves indoors, more and more people are reported to watch 'Contagion' online on various streaming sites its available on. While the outbreak was first witnessed in China with Wuhan being the epicenter of the deadly virus. Meanwhile, Italy and Spain have gone in lockdown and the US banning all flights to and from the country. In India so far 110 positive cases have been reported.