Vatican Closes Museums Over Coronavirus Concerns

The Vatican announced the closure of the Sistine Chapel and other tourist areas until April 3rd due to the coronavirus spread in Italy. This decision follows the Italian government's closure of public spaces to prevent further infections, which have surpassed 7000 cases. A coronavirus case was detected in the Vatican, leading to a quarantine for five individuals. Pope Francis, who recently recovered from a cold, is reportedly in good health.

What action did the Vatican take in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• Reduced the number of medical staff

• Opened new tourist attractions

• Increased the number of public events

• Closed the Sistine Chapel and other tourist areas

What prompted the Italian government to close public spaces?

• The spread of the coronavirus

• An increase in tourism

• A new government policy

• A decrease in coronavirus cases

How many people were placed in preventative quarantine after a coronavirus case was found in the Vatican?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Which organization reported the number of coronavirus cases in Italy?

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Johns Hopkins University

• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

What was the health status of Pope Francis after recovering from a cold?

• He had multiple illnesses

• He was still unwell

• He had no other illnesses

• He was hospitalized