WHO Visits Wuhan Market To Investigate Origins Of Coronavirus

WHO Visits Wuhan Market To Investigate Origins Of Coronavirus

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9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus, focusing on the seafood market in Wuhan, China, linked to early infections in December 2019. Scientists visited hospitals and the market, initially suspecting wild animals as the source. Although the market is largely ruled out, it may offer clues on the virus's spread. The investigation is politically sensitive, with China aiming to deflect blame for early response missteps. A single visit is unlikely to confirm the virus's origins, and the team will continue fieldwork to deepen their investigation.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial focus of the investigation into the coronavirus origins?

The seafood market in Wuhan

A wildlife reserve in Guangzhou

A laboratory in Beijing

A hospital in Shanghai

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which locations did the team visit to understand the early outbreak?

A wildlife sanctuary in Yunnan

A university in Wuhan

Two hospitals at the outbreak's center

A government office in Beijing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was initially suspected as the source of the virus?

Air pollution in major cities

Contaminated water sources

Wild animals sold at the Wuhan market

Imported goods from Europe

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30 sec • 1 pt

How has the investigation into the virus's origins become politically charged?

The investigation was halted by international sanctions

The virus was linked to a political leader

The investigation was led by a foreign government

China seeks to avoid blame for early response missteps

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of a single visit confirming the virus's origins?

Impossible

Highly probable

Certain

Unlikely