VOICED : China busca controlar virus H7N9

Shanghai temporarily closed its poultry markets to curb the spread of the H7N9 avian flu. Prior to the closure, over 20,000 birds were culled. Sixteen people contracted the virus, resulting in six deaths, four of which occurred in Shanghai. The WHO ruled out a pandemic risk as the virus hasn't spread between humans. Experts emphasize identifying the infection's origin and transmission to minimize human exposure.

Why did Shanghai decide to temporarily close its poultry markets?

• To control the spread of the H7N9 virus

• To increase poultry prices

• To reduce pollution

• To renovate the markets

How many birds were culled by municipal agents in Shanghai?

• 25,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

How many people have died from the H7N9 virus in Shanghai?

• Two

• Six

• Four

• Eight

What action was taken with the poultry to prevent infections?

• They were vaccinated

• They were captured, killed, and buried

• They were relocated

• They were sold at a discount

What did the World Health Organization conclude about the H7N9 virus?

• It is not a pandemic risk

• It is spreading rapidly among humans

• It is a pandemic

• It is harmless