WHO Says China Lockdown Blunted Spread of Coronavirus

The video discusses the coronavirus outbreak, focusing on a quarantine in Beijing and the Chinese government's response, including delaying the National People's Congress. It highlights the global spread of the virus, with significant cases in Italy, South Korea, and the Middle East. The World Health Organization's study on China's efforts shows fewer hospitalizations in Wuhan, suggesting that lockdowns may have mitigated the virus's impact, though risks remain as normal activities resume.

What significant action did the central government in China take in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing?

• Closed all schools indefinitely

• Delayed the National People's Congress

• Imposed a city-wide curfew

• Banned all international flights

Which country imposed a lockdown on an area near Milan due to a surge in COVID-19 cases?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

How many countries have implemented tighter entry restrictions on travelers from South Korea?

• 12

• 16

• 10

• 14

Which Middle Eastern countries confirmed their first COVID-19 cases?

• Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar

• Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait

• Iran, Iraq, Jordan

• Lebanon, Syria, Oman

What did the WHO-led team conclude about China's lockdown efforts?

• They were ineffective in controlling the virus

• They were unnecessary and excessive

• They may have reduced the virus's impact and spread

• They caused more harm than good