COVID-19 and Wildlife Trade Issues

The video discusses the emergence of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, and its connection to wet markets where live animals are sold. It explains how viruses like COVID-19 can jump from animals to humans, often originating in wet markets. The history of wildlife trade in China is explored, highlighting government policies that encouraged wildlife farming, which increased the risk of disease spread. The video also covers the SARS outbreak and the Chinese government's response, including temporary bans on wildlife trade. It concludes with current measures to prevent future outbreaks and additional resources for further learning.

What was the initial response of Chinese officials to the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan?

• They ignored the outbreak.

• They immediately developed a vaccine.

• They activated a serious response level.

• They blamed other countries.

How did the SARS outbreak in 2002 relate to the COVID-19 outbreak?

• Both originated from the same animal.

• COVID-19 was a direct mutation of SARS.

• Both were traced back to wet markets in China.

• SARS was more deadly than COVID-19.

What is a wet market, and why is it significant in the context of virus transmission?

• A place where only fish are sold.

• A place where vaccines are distributed.

• A market where live animals are sold and slaughtered.

• A market that sells only vegetables.

Which animal is believed to have played a role in the transmission of the 2019 coronavirus to humans?

• Tiger

• Pangolin

• Elephant

• Civet cat

What historical event led to the rise of wildlife farming in China?

• The Great Wall construction

• The famine in the 1970s

• The Cultural Revolution

• The invention of the internet

What was the impact of the 1988 wildlife protection law in China?

• It made wildlife farming illegal.

• It designated animals as state resources.

• It banned all wildlife trade.

• It had no impact on wildlife trade.

How did the wildlife farming industry influence the Chinese government?

• It had no influence.

• It caused the government to collapse.

• It led to the banning of all wildlife trade.

• It exerted significant lobbying power.

What was the estimated worth of the wildlife farming industry in China by 2018?

• 10 billion won

• 50 billion won

• 200 billion won

• 148 billion won

What actions did the Chinese government take in response to the COVID-19 outbreak?

• They increased wildlife farming.

• They temporarily banned wildlife trade.

• They permanently banned all wet markets.

• They ignored the outbreak.

What is the global call to action regarding wildlife trade following the COVID-19 outbreak?

• To make the ban on wildlife trade permanent

• To ignore wildlife trade issues

• To increase wildlife trade

• To promote wildlife as pets