Here's What Is Known About the Coronavirus So Far

The video discusses the transmission of a virus primarily through respiratory and contact routes, with minor concerns about other routes. It highlights the global spread from Wuhan to other countries and the challenges in containing it. The US response involves quarantine and management efforts, with the CDC at the forefront. The virus's impact on society and the economy is significant, with businesses shutting down and remote work becoming common. The virus is compared to previous coronaviruses, showing similarities and differences in transmission and impact.

What is the most common way people contract the virus?

• Through contaminated water

• Through insect bites

• Via respiratory and contact routes

• By eating infected food

Why is it not surprising that the virus is spreading globally?

• Due to its ability to spread from person to person

• Because it is transmitted through water

• Because it is spread by animals

• Due to its resistance to vaccines

What is one of the main challenges in preventing the virus spread in the US?

• Lack of vaccines

• Inadequate public awareness

• Difficulty in identifying contagious individuals early

• Insufficient medical facilities

What is a key strategy the CDC is using to manage the virus?

• Distributing free masks

• Ensuring people entering the country are virus-free

• Conducting door-to-door testing

• Developing a new vaccine

What is a potential scenario for virus spread in workplaces?

• Mandatory overtime

• Remote working to prevent spread

• Hiring more staff

• Increased productivity

How does the current virus compare to past coronaviruses?

• It is completely different from any known virus

• It combines traits of both upper and lower respiratory viruses

• It is less contagious

• It only affects animals

What is a unique feature of the current virus compared to SARS?

• It can be cured with antibiotics

• It is not contagious

• It only affects children

• It uses the same receptor for both upper and lower airways