CLEAN : Hong Kong remembers SARS 10 years on

The video discusses the history and impact of the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus and the healthcare system's response. It covers the implementation of isolation measures, the challenges faced due to the lack of immunity and specific treatments, and the preparedness for future pandemics. The video also touches on the novel coronavirus, comparing its transmission potential to SARS.

What was the initial response to the SARS outbreak in terms of patient isolation?

• Patients were isolated in tents outside the hospital.

• Patients were isolated in open wards with curtains.

• Patients were isolated in double door negative pressure rooms.

• Patients were isolated in single rooms with positive pressure.

During the SARS outbreak, what percentage of patients required intensive care?

• Half of the patients

• All patients

• One in five patients

• One in ten patients

What was a significant challenge faced during the SARS outbreak?

• Availability of vaccines

• Shortage of healthcare workers

• Lack of immunity and specific medication

• Overcrowding in hospitals

How did the experience with SARS help in preparing for future pandemics?

• It led to the development of a universal vaccine.

• It improved the healthcare workers' ability to protect themselves.

• It eliminated the need for isolation rooms.

• It resulted in the construction of more hospitals.

How does the human-to-human transmission potential of the novel coronavirus compare to SARS?

• It is non-existent.

• It is much less than SARS.

• It is about the same as SARS.

• It is much higher than SARS.