Asian Governments Tighten Covid Restrictions as Cases Mount

The transcript discusses the worsening COVID-19 situation in NSW, Australia, with record cases and potential tightening of restrictions. It also covers the Tokyo Olympics, which are being held under a state of emergency with no spectators due to rising cases. In South Korea, strict social distancing measures are being implemented to curb the spread of the virus, particularly the Delta variant.

What was the record number of COVID-19 cases reported in New South Wales during the latest outbreak?

• 57 cases

• 77 cases

• 107 cases

• 97 cases

What measure did Tokyo organizers take in response to rising COVID-19 cases during the Olympics?

• Moved events to another city

• Held events without spectators

• Allowed only vaccinated spectators

• Postponed the Olympics

What is one of the political challenges faced by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga related to the Olympics?

• Public opposition to the Olympics

• Hosting the Olympics in another country

• Canceling the Olympics

• Increasing the number of spectators

What is the strictest social distancing measure imposed in South Korea due to the COVID-19 surge?

• Mandatory mask-wearing outdoors

• Closure of all public transport

• Ban on gatherings of three or more people

• Ban on gatherings of five or more people

Which COVID-19 variant is expected to become dominant in South Korea?

• Beta variant

• Delta variant

• Alpha variant

• Gamma variant