WHO Says COVID-19 'Likely' Came From Animals, Not Lab

WHO Says COVID-19 'Likely' Came From Animals, Not Lab

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The video discusses the origins of COVID-19, suggesting it likely began with animal hosts and not as a lab creation. It covers theories about the virus's transmission from animals to humans, including the possibility of a bat reservoir. The video also addresses political reactions, such as President Trump's investigation into the Wuhan lab theory and the US decision to halt WHO funding, citing accountability issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most likely origin of COVID-19 according to the transcript?

A laboratory in Wuhan

Animal hosts

A chemical plant

A meteorite

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is suggested as the ecological reservoir for the virus?

Cats

Dogs

Bats

Birds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theory about the virus's origin was being investigated by U.S. officials?

It was a result of climate change

It was spread by international travelers

It was created in a Wuhan laboratory

It originated from a seafood market

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump announce a halt in funding to the WHO?

Due to WHO's slow response to the virus

To support vaccine development

Because of WHO's financial mismanagement

To redirect funds to local health agencies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the U.S. contribute to the WHO before halting the funding?

$200 million

$500 million

$100 million

$453 million