China Rejects W.H.O. Plan For Further Virus Origins Study

China Rejects W.H.O. Plan For Further Virus Origins Study

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Science, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the origins of COVID-19, focusing on the theory that the virus may have leaked from a Chinese lab. Initially dismissed, this theory is being reconsidered by health officials and the WHO. China rejects further investigation into this theory, calling it politicized. The WHO initially suggested animal-to-human transmission, but recent statements indicate that ruling out a lab leak is premature. The US is also investigating the origins, with a report expected soon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did China take regarding the second phase study of COVID-19 origins?

Expanded the study

Delayed the study

Rejected the study

Accepted the study

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial stance of many experts regarding the lab leak theory?

They supported it

They ruled it out

They were unsure

They ignored it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the WHO team, how did the virus most likely spread to humans?

From animals to humans

Through a lab leak

Via contaminated water

Through international travel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the WHO Director General recently say about the lab leak theory?

It is confirmed

It is premature to rule out

It is irrelevant

It is impossible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Biden instruct U.S. officials to do regarding the virus's origins?

Collaborate with China

Investigate the origins, including a lab leak

Focus on vaccine development

Ignore the origins