Zoonotic Diseases and COVID-19 Insights

Cleo Abram, host of Vox's daily show 'Answered' on Quibi, discusses the zoonotic nature of COVID-19, highlighting cases of animals like Nadia the tiger and Winston the pug contracting the virus. The show explores animal susceptibility, focusing on the ACE2 receptor's role in virus transmission. It delves into the origins of COVID-19, linking it to bats and other animals, and discusses the rise of zoonotic diseases due to increased human-wildlife interaction. The episode concludes with a call to action for better detection and understanding of these diseases.

What is the main focus of the show 'Answered' by Vox?

• Exploring questions about current events

• Daily news updates

• Travel documentaries

• Cooking tutorials

Which animal was mentioned as having contracted COVID-19 from a zookeeper?

• A tiger

• A lion

• A bear

• A gorilla

What does the term 'zoonotic' refer to?

• A virus that only affects humans

• A virus that only affects plants

• A virus that can transmit between humans and animals

• A virus that is harmless

According to Dr. William Karesh, should dog owners be worried about their pets contracting COVID-19?

• No, dogs rarely get infected

• Yes, dogs are highly susceptible

• No, dogs are immune

• Yes, dogs can spread it to humans

What role does the ACE2 receptor play in COVID-19 infections in animals?

• It makes animals immune to the virus

• It destroys the virus

• It acts as a lock and key for the virus to enter cells

• It prevents the virus from entering cells

Which animals are more likely to have the virus bind to their ACE2 receptors?

• Humans and camels

• Chickens and guinea pigs

• Fish and reptiles

• Rats and mice

What is a common factor among animals that often transmit viruses to humans?

• They are all herbivores

• They are all domesticated

• They are genetically closer to humans

• They live in water

Why are zoonotic diseases becoming more common?

• Increased air travel and trade

• Better healthcare systems

• Decreased wildlife interaction

• Improved sanitation

What percentage of new infectious diseases in humans come from animals?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 90%

What is a key strategy to prevent pandemics according to the video?

• Eliminating all wildlife

• Early detection of diseases

• Building more hospitals

• Vaccinating all animals