Globalization 2

What is one of the main ways globalization has contributed to the spread of infectious diseases?

• Reduction in healthcare funding

• Decrease in global trade

• Ease of travel

• Increased use of social media

How did the COVID-19 virus initially spread to other countries around the world?

• By migrating animals

• Through air travel from Wuhan, China

• Through contaminated water sources

• Via international mail

What role do supply chains play in the spread of infectious diseases according to the text?

• They only affect the digital goods market

• They facilitate the movement of diseases through the movement of goods

• They help in quick delivery of vaccines

• They have no significant impact

What has been a negative effect of improved communication in the context of globalization and disease spread?

• Overload of healthcare systems

• Increased travel costs

• Spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories

• Decreased public awareness about diseases

What approach have some countries taken to limit the spread of disease in a globalized world?

• Promoting herd immunity

• Increasing global trade

• Isolationism and closing borders

• Encouraging more international travel

What has been a critical role of the World Health Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Closing international borders

• Coordinating the global response by sharing information and resources

• Developing all of the vaccines

• Promoting misinformation

Which countries were better equipped to respond to the COVID-19 crisis?

• Countries with the most land area

• Countries with the highest populations

• Countries with no prior disease outbreaks

• Countries with strong healthcare systems

What will be important for mitigating the impact of future disease outbreaks?

• Developing more robust systems for tracking and responding to disease

• Stopping all international trade

• Reducing global travel permanently

• Isolating infected individuals indefinitely

What is a positive effect of globalization on the spread of infectious diseases?

• It has made it easier for diseases to spread

• It has reduced the effectiveness of vaccines

• It has made it easier for countries to work together to develop solutions

• It has increased the cost of healthcare globally

What does the text suggest is necessary for countries in the face of ongoing and future pandemics?

• Finding ways to balance the benefits of globalization with public health protection

• Completely stopping globalization

• Focusing solely on national interests

• Ignoring international health organizations