Hong Kong to Cull Over 1,000 Hamsters After Delta Flare

The video discusses the escalating situation in Hong Kong due to a Delta variant case linked to a pet store. Over 100 people have been quarantined, and all pet stores selling hamsters are temporarily closed. Approximately 2000 small mammals are to be culled, and animal imports are suspended. The Delta variant was traced back to imported hamsters from the Netherlands. Two humans connected to the pet store tested positive, prompting strict measures to prevent further transmission.

What action was taken in response to the Delta variant case linked to a pet store in Hong Kong?

• No action was taken.

• The pet store was relocated.

• Over 100 visitors were sent to quarantine.

• All pet stores were permanently closed.

What was the source of the Delta variant outbreak in the pet store?

• Locally bred hamsters

• Imported hamsters from the Netherlands

• Rabbits from Australia

• Chinchillas from China

What measures were taken regarding small mammals in Hong Kong?

• They were relocated to a different country.

• They were put up for adoption.

• They were culled and imports were suspended.

• They were vaccinated against COVID-19.

What is unusual about the COVID-19 cases linked to the pet store?

• It involved a new variant never seen before.

• It was the first case of human-to-animal transmission.

• It was a rare case of potential animal-to-human transmission.

• It was the largest outbreak in Hong Kong.

What is the response of the Hong Kong authorities to the pet store outbreak?

• They are ignoring the situation.

• They are taking precautionary measures to prevent further spread.

• They are increasing pet imports.

• They are blaming the Netherlands for the outbreak.