China finds heavy coronavirus contamination at Beijing food market

The Shin Fadi market in Beijing is linked to new COVID-19 cases. Initial findings by Reuters indicate heavy contamination in seafood and meat stalls, with low temperatures and high humidity aiding the virus's spread. Employees in the seafood section were the first to show symptoms. The virus was found on chopping boards used for imported salmon, leading to public warnings against consuming uncooked salmon and halting imports from Europe.

What was the initial finding about the Shin Fadi market according to Reuters?

• The market was a major tourist attraction.

• The market was closed due to renovations.

• The market was known for its fresh produce.

• The market was heavily contaminated with the virus.

Which environmental conditions were speculated to aid the virus's spread in the market?

• Moderate temperatures and low humidity

• High temperatures and low humidity

• High temperatures and high humidity

• Low temperatures and high humidity

Which section of the market had employees who first showed symptoms?

• Seafood section

• Vegetable section

• Dairy section

• Fruit section

What did inspectors find on the chopping boards used for imported salmon?

• Traces of pesticides

• Bacterial contamination

• The coronavirus

• Residues of cleaning agents

What action did Chinese authorities take regarding salmon imports?

• Halted imports from European suppliers

• Promoted local salmon production

• Encouraged consumption of uncooked salmon

• Increased imports from European suppliers