Congressional hearing highlights 2 competing theories of COVID-19's origin

Congressional hearing highlights 2 competing theories of COVID-19's origin

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The video discusses competing theories about the origins of COVID-19, focusing on the Wuhan Institute of Virology and a wet market in China. It highlights the political implications and challenges faced by international organizations like the WHO in investigating the virus's origins. Expert opinions, including those from the FBI and Dr. Fauci, are presented, emphasizing the lack of definitive evidence. The video stresses the importance of understanding COVID's origins to better prepare for future pandemics and calls for global cooperation. An op-ed by Dr. Alina Chan is also mentioned, advocating for more investigation into the lab leak theory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the first cases of COVID-19 emerge?

Sydney, Australia

Wuhan, China

London, UK

New York, USA

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization stated that COVID-19 most likely spread from bats to humans?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

World Health Organization

National Institutes of Health

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in preparing for future pandemics according to experts?

Uncertainty about COVID-19's origins

Lack of vaccines

Inadequate testing facilities

Insufficient hospital beds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Thomas Boyke suggest is crucial for preventing future outbreaks?

Developing new vaccines

Global cooperation

Increasing wildlife trade

Building more laboratories

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument presented by Dr. Alina Chan in her op-ed?

COVID-19 was a natural disaster

COVID-19 likely started in a lab

COVID-19 originated from a wet market

COVID-19 was eradicated