South Korean Officials Confirm 2nd Wave Of COVID-19 Infections

South Korean Officials Confirm 2nd Wave Of COVID-19 Infections

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The transcript discusses the unexpected second wave of COVID-19 in Korea, which began in early May due to eased restrictions and infections in nightclubs and bars. The director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the mayor of Seoul warn that if daily infections do not decrease, stricter social distancing measures may be reinstated. The country could face up to 800 new daily cases if the current transmission rate persists.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the second wave of COVID-19 infections initially expected to occur in Korea?

Summer

Spring

Fall or Winter

Early May

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event contributed to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area?

A political rally

A sports event

A holiday weekend

A music festival

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the number of daily infections does not decrease?

Stricter social distancing measures will be reintroduced

Travel restrictions will be lifted

Schools will reopen

Public transportation will be free

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential number of new daily cases Korea could face if transmission rates remain unchanged?

800

700

600

500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided the warning about the potential increase in daily COVID-19 cases?

The Director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Mayor of Seoul

A local health official

The President of Korea