Coronavirus Disease Gets An Official Name

The video explains the origin of the name COVID-19, which stands for coronavirus disease 2019. It highlights the guidelines set by WHO, the World Organization for Animal Health, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization for naming diseases, emphasizing the importance of avoiding geographical, animal, or personal references to prevent stigma. The video also provides an overview of the COVID-19 outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China, and has spread globally, resulting in numerous cases and fatalities.

What does the 'D' in COVID-19 stand for?

• Development

• Disaster

• Disease

• Danger

Why is it important to have a proper name for a virus outbreak?

• To make it sound more scientific

• To prevent the use of inaccurate and stigmatizing names

• To make it easier for scientists to study

• To ensure it is remembered in history

Where did the COVID-19 outbreak initially start?

• Beijing, China

• Seoul, South Korea

• Wuhan, China

• Tokyo, Japan

As of the transcript, how many countries had COVID-19 spread to?

• Over 50 countries

• Two dozen countries

• Five countries

• Ten countries

Approximately how many cases of COVID-19 were reported in the transcript?

• 100,000 cases

• 25,000 cases

• 42,708 cases

• 10,000 cases