China Says Coronavirus Cases Surge to Over 7,700

The transcript discusses the rapid rise in cases and deaths due to a virus, with over 7,700 cases and 170 deaths reported. The US plans to send CDC experts to China, while the virus spreads globally, prompting international travel restrictions. The WHO is considering declaring a public health emergency. Despite a lower death rate than SARS, the virus's mildness and rapid spread are concerning, as it can go undetected. Experts warn of a potential higher number of cases in China. The virus's mildness allows it to spread widely, unlike SARS, which was easier to detect due to its severity.

What action is the US taking in response to the virus outbreak?

• Sending experts to China

• Closing all schools

• Providing free masks to all citizens

• Issuing a nationwide lockdown

What is one of the measures being considered by the US to control the virus spread?

• Banning all flights in and out of China

• Increasing the number of flights to China

• Reducing the number of health experts

• Opening new travel routes to Asia

What is the current death rate of the virus compared to the SARS outbreak?

• 2% compared to 9.6%

• 5% compared to 15%

• 10% compared to 20%

• 1% compared to 5%

Why is the mildness of the virus a concern for health authorities?

• It prevents the development of a vaccine

• It makes the virus more deadly

• It allows the virus to spread undetected

• It causes severe symptoms immediately

How does the virus compare to SARS in terms of recognition and isolation?

• It is harder to recognize and isolate due to milder symptoms

• It is easier to recognize and isolate due to severe symptoms

• It has the same level of recognition and isolation

• It is not comparable to SARS in any way