U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus Outbreak

The transcript discusses the declaration of the novel coronavirus as a public health emergency by both the World Health Organization and the United States. It outlines travel restrictions imposed by the US, including a ban on foreign nationals who have been to China and quarantine measures for returning Americans. The transcript also highlights the virus's impact, with over 200 deaths and 11,000 infections in China, and at least seven confirmed cases in the US. Major US airlines are reducing flights to China in response to the outbreak.

What action did the United States take in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• Mandated nationwide lockdown

• Issued a travel ban to Europe

• Closed all borders

• Declared a public health emergency

What must Americans returning from China do upon re-entering the US?

• Undergo health screenings and a two-week quarantine

• Report to local health authorities

• Provide a negative COVID-19 test

• Self-isolate for one week

What did the World Health Organization declare regarding the coronavirus?

• A pandemic

• A public health emergency of international concern

• A regional health crisis

• A minor health issue

How many confirmed cases of coronavirus were there in the US at the time of the announcement?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Seven

• Five

Which US airlines planned to adjust their flights to China due to the outbreak?

• Hawaiian, Sun Country, and Allegiant

• Alaska, Frontier, and Allegiant

• American, Delta, and United

• Southwest, JetBlue, and Spirit