China Reports 139 New Cases Of Deadly Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the outbreak of a coronavirus in Wuhan, China, which is part of a virus family that includes SARS. As of Monday, 198 people were being treated, with three deaths reported. The virus has spread to other Chinese cities, and authorities are implementing measures to prevent further spread, especially during the Lunar New Year travel period. Temperature checkpoints are set up at airports and train stations, and screenings are conducted in Asia and the US. China's National Health Commission is monitoring the situation, believing it to be preventable and controllable despite unknown transmission methods.

What type of virus is responsible for the outbreak in Wuhan?

• Zika

• Ebola

• Coronavirus

• Influenza

Which cities outside Wuhan were mentioned as having cases of the illness?

• Beijing and Shenzhen

• Shanghai and Guangzhou

• Chengdu and Chongqing

• Hong Kong and Macau

What major event was occurring in China that could affect the spread of the illness?

• Lunar New Year

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• National Day

What measures were implemented to prevent the spread of the illness?

• Quarantine of entire cities

• Temperature checkpoints and screenings

• Vaccination campaigns

• Distribution of face masks

What is the stance of China's National Health Commission on the illness?

• It is a minor health concern

• It is preventable and controllable

• It is uncontrollable and highly dangerous

• It is only a seasonal illness