WHO Declares Coronavirus A Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, emphasizing that this does not alter the threat assessment or response strategy. The term 'pandemic' should be used cautiously to avoid unnecessary fear or complacency. The WHO highlighted the alarming spread and severity of the virus, urging world leaders to take action to control it. The pandemic is controllable, and countries can manage it by preparing, detecting, treating cases, and reducing transmission. COVID-19 has affected over 100 countries, with more than 120,000 infections and over 4,000 deaths, and these numbers are expected to rise.

What did the WHO's director general emphasize about the pandemic declaration?

• It does not change the threat assessment.

• It alters the WHO's response strategy.

• It signals the end of the pandemic.

• It changes the threat level.

Why is it important to use the term 'pandemic' carefully?

• To increase global travel restrictions.

• To stop all international trade.

• To ensure everyone is vaccinated.

• To avoid causing unnecessary fear.

What prompted the WHO to declare the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic?

• The virus was only in one country.

• All countries had controlled the virus.

• Alarming levels of spread and inaction.

• The virus was eradicated.

What did the director general say about controlling the pandemic?

• It cannot be controlled.

• It is the first pandemic that can be controlled.

• Only a few countries can control it.

• It requires no action from world leaders.

How many countries had the coronavirus reached according to the transcript?

• 100 countries

• 75 countries

• 150 countries

• 50 countries