5 U.S. Cities To Test Flu Patients For Coronavirus

The CDC announced that patients with flu-like symptoms in major US cities will be screened for a new virus if they test negative for the flu. Currently, 15 people in the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus, and over 600 are in quarantine. This is minor compared to China's 66,000 confirmed cases. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar stated that the US has screened over 32,000 people entering the country for COVID-19. The new plan to test flu patients acts as an early warning system. The CDC intends to expand testing to more cities as the situation evolves.

Which cities are included in the CDC's new screening protocol for flu-like symptoms?

• Detroit, Minneapolis, Portland, Las Vegas, Charlotte

• Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Diego, Denver, Orlando

• Miami, Houston, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta

• Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle

How many people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the US according to the transcript?

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 20

What is the approximate number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China as mentioned?

• Over 50,000

• Over 70,000

• Over 66,000

• Over 60,000

How many people have been screened for coronavirus upon entering the US?

• Over 32,000

• Over 30,000

• Over 25,000

• Over 20,000

What is the purpose of the new plan to test flu patients according to Alex Azar?

• To serve as an early warning system for coronavirus spread

• To reduce the number of flu cases

• To improve general public health awareness

• To identify new strains of the flu