Coronavirus (Brain Pop)

Each of the following statements is true, except:

• Viruses come in different types

• Virus infect living cells

• Viruses can replicate without a host

• Viruses can cause illness

A virus infects a host in order to:

• Take Nutrients

• Make the host sick

• Make copies of itself

• Destroy the host cells

The distinguishing feature of a coronavirus is its:

• Size

• Mobility

• Shape

• Deadliness

A typical coronavirus infection:

• is extremely dangerous

• Has mild symptoms

• Cannot spread to humans

• Is resistant to hand washing

Coronavirus infections are likely to be more serious for:

• Teens

• Active Adults

• Frequent Flyers

• People with weakened immune systems

An outbreak of a virus occurs when:

• Symptoms of a virus get worse

• The virus spreads to more than one organ

• Someone dies from the virus

• The virus spreads to more and more hosts

What does it mean when a city is quarantined during a virus outbreak?

• Everyone in the city is infected

• No one can enter or leave city

• The city population is immune to the virus

• Doctors in the city are developing a cure

Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is recommended to:

• Avoid getting other people sick

• Prevent germs from entering the body

• Get rid of the germs inside the body

• Warn other people that you are sick

Masks can provide additional protection against the coronavirus only if they:

• Replace other prevention measures

• Come from a doctor

• Are combined with other prevention measures

• Have several layers of fabric

The most reliable source of information about virus outbreaks is:

• News Headlines

• Social Media

• Your Peers

• The World Health Organization