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Coronavirus Overview

Last updated almost 6 years ago

10 questions

Note from the author:

Follows Coronavirus info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEmCDDvVfkc

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Question 1

1.

When was this video published?

Within the last week

March, 2020

February, 2020

January, 2020

Question 2

2.

How does a coronavirus gets its name?

It first showed up in a Corona beer brewery

Corona means "crown" in Latin, which describes the genetic material inside

Corona means "crown" in Latin, which describes the shape of the envelope around the virus

Corona means "crown" in Latin, which describes the protein spikes

Question 3

3.

In which country did SARS first appear, in 2003?

Question 4

4.

In which country did MERS first appear, in 2012?

Question 5

5.

In which country did this current Coronavirus outbreak first appear?

Question 6

6.

What is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 disease? (as of January, when this video was made)

Question 7

7.

When this video was made there was only one type of test available. The PCR test diagnosis looked for what evidence of the virus?

Antibodies in the blood

The presence of the virus on a microscope slide

The virus genetic fingerprint

Question 8

8.

When this video was made in January, what was the death rate of the disease?

The death rate was unknown

less than 1%

between 1% and 5%

between 5% and 15%

Question 9

9.

Which of the following is/are important ways to prevent the virus from infecting you and others? Select all that are correct

Handwashing

Covering mouth and nose

Social distancing of at least six feet

Don't touch your face

Question 10

10.

Consider the fact that government officials knew as early as January that social distancing was important for preventing disease spread. Staying at home greatly limits social contact. The first "Stay at home" orders were declared in mid-March. Now take a look at the graphic above. It shows where people were still traveling as of the week of 3/23. What predictions about disease spread can you make about future cases of COVID-19? (begin your answer with "I predict that..."