VOICED : OMS alerta sobre un riesgo de pandemia muy real por coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the pandemic threat posed by the new coronavirus, which has infected over 110,000 people globally. While some countries show signs of sustained community transmission, most have sporadic cases or defined clusters. This situation presents an opportunity to break transmission chains and reduce the burden on health systems. The virus, originating in China, has spread to all continents except Antarctica, causing over 3,800 deaths in 100 nations. The WHO emphasizes that most patients will recover, as seen in China, where over 70% of 80,000 cases have recovered. Despite the virus primarily affecting the elderly, the WHO urges countries not to give up and stresses the importance of every human life.

What is the current status of community transmission of the coronavirus according to the WHO?

• Only a few countries show signs of sustained community transmission.

• Most countries have widespread community transmission.

• All countries have sporadic cases.

• No countries have community transmission.

Which continent has not been affected by the coronavirus as of the report?

• South America

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Africa

What percentage of detected cases in China have recovered according to the WHO?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 80%

What is the WHO's stance on the impact of the coronavirus on the elderly?

• The virus only affects the elderly.

• The virus affects all age groups equally.

• The virus primarily affects the elderly, but every human life is important.

• The virus does not affect the elderly.

What action does the WHO encourage countries to take regarding the coronavirus?

• To give up and accept the virus's impact.

• To focus only on the elderly population.

• To break the chains of transmission and reduce the burden on health systems.

• To wait for a vaccine before taking any action.