California Declares Emergency After Resident Dies Of Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the first COVID-19 death in California, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. The deceased had been on a Grand Princess cruise, and another passenger is under observation. The cruise ship, which traveled to Hawaii, returned with 21 symptomatic individuals, delaying its arrival for testing. California has 53 cases, and the state is implementing protocols to manage the outbreak. Public health officials assure the risk remains low, while Johns Hopkins University reports over 150 cases nationwide.

What action did Governor Gavin Newsom take following the first COVID-19 death in California?

• He closed all schools in the state.

• He declared a state of emergency.

• He ordered a lockdown of major cities.

• He imposed a statewide curfew.

What was the destination of the Grand Princess cruise ship before returning to San Francisco?

• Mexico

• Alaska

• Canada

• Hawaii

Why was the arrival of the Grand Princess cruise ship delayed?

• Because of bad weather conditions.

• Due to mechanical issues.

• Because 21 people aboard had symptoms.

• Due to a security threat.

How many COVID-19 cases were reported in California as mentioned in the transcript?

• 21 cases

• 11 cases

• 53 cases

• 150 cases

What did California's director of Public Health say about the risk to the general public?

• The risk is extremely high.

• The risk is unknown.

• The risk is moderate.

• The risk remains low.