Democratic Candidates Share Views on How They Would Handle Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the need for quarantine and treatment for Americans exposed to coronavirus, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and international coordination. It highlights past efforts in handling the Ebola outbreak and the necessity of restoring funding for health organizations like the CDC and NIH. The discussion also stresses the importance of global cooperation in addressing health crises and climate change, urging expansion of the World Health Organization and ensuring full funding for infectious disease departments.

What is the primary focus of the first section regarding the coronavirus?

• Developing a new vaccine

• Closing borders to prevent the virus

• Providing treatment and quarantine for exposed individuals

• Promoting personal hygiene practices

What was a key action taken during the Ebola outbreak to prevent its spread to the United States?

• Relying solely on local health departments

• Developing a new vaccine

• Setting up a dedicated office for pandemic diseases

• Closing all international borders

What is emphasized as crucial for managing pandemics in the second section?

• Restoring funding to health organizations

• Reducing international travel

• Increasing military presence

• Developing new antibiotics

According to the third section, what is necessary to address global crises like climate change and infectious diseases?

• National isolation

• Reducing healthcare budgets

• International cooperation

• Focusing on local issues only

What criticism is made about the current administration's handling of the coronavirus?

• They have closed too many borders

• They have underestimated the virus's impact

• They have overfunded health organizations

• They have focused too much on international aid