Coronavirus quiz

Each of the following statements is true, except:

• Viruses come in different types

• Viruses infect living cells

• Viruses can replicate without hosts

• Viruses can cause illnesses

A virus infects a host in order to:

• Take in nutrients

• Make the host sick

• Make copies of itself

• Destroy the host's 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 travelers

• People with weakened immune systems

An outbreak of a virus occurs when:

• Symptoms of the 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 the city

• The city’s population is immune to the virus

• Doctors in the city are developing a cure

Which practice prevents the spread of germs?

• Washing your hands often

• Blowing your nose

• Reusing the same tissue

• Coughing into your hand

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

• Prevent germs from entering your body

• Get rid of germs from inside your body

• Avoid getting other people sick

• Warn other people that you are sick

The most reliable source of information about virus outbreaks is:

• News headlines

• Social media

• Your peers

• The World Health Organization