VOICED : Poultry sales slump after Bird flu scare

VOICED : Poultry sales slump after Bird flu scare

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9th - 10th Grade

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The H7N9 virus has severely impacted the poultry sector, with $1.6 billion lost and consumer confidence shaken. Despite reassurances, many avoid poultry, leading to increased beef sales. Shanghai is the most affected, with 32 infections and 11 deaths. The government banned live bird trade and culled over 100,000 birds. Herbal remedies like Bun langin are popular, though unproven. International experts are studying the virus, which isn't spreading between humans. Recovery for poultry sellers may be slow.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial impact did the H7N9 virus have on the poultry sector in the first week?

$16 billion

$1.6 million

$16 million

$1.6 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city was most affected by the H7N9 virus in terms of infections and deaths?

Beijing

Shenzhen

Shanghai

Guangzhou

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure did authorities take to control the spread of the H7N9 virus?

Closing all poultry farms

Banning the trade of live birds

Banning poultry imports

Vaccination of poultry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the H7N9 virus affect beef sales?

Beef sales tripled

Beef sales almost doubled

Beef sales decreased

Beef sales remained the same

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What traditional Chinese herb are people using in hopes of preventing the H7N9 infection?

Ginseng

Bun langin

Astragalus

Ginkgo biloba