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CORONAVIRUS

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is coronavirus?

a)

a sudden occurrence, such as of war or disease

b)

a common virus that can cause illnesses of the upper respiratory tract

c)

central point of something, especially something unpleasant or a problem

d)

a common virus that can cause digestive illnesses.

2.

"Corona," is a Latin word which means ...........

a)

virus

b)

bacteria

c)

crown

d)

clown

3.

Coronavirus does not cause

a)

fever

b)

pneumonia

c)

runny nose

d)

pimples

4.

The coronavirus is deadly.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

How does the coronavirus spread?

a)

Through the air by sneezing, coughing or close contact

b)

Through the air by birds

c)

Through the ground by worms

d)

Through the water by fish

6.

Where did the coronavirus start?

a)

Thailand

b)

China

c)

India

d)

USA

7.

SARS stands for

a)

severe articulatory respiratory syndrome

b)

severe acute respiratory syndrome 

c)

serious acute respiratory syndrome

d)

severe acute respiratory symptom

8.

Treatment for for most corona virus infections is

a)

staying at home

b)

having surgery on your lung

c)

easing symptoms until the infection runs its course

d)

taking medicine until the infection runs its course

9.

In which city in China did the Coronavirus start?

a)

Wuhan

b)

Shangai

c)

Hong Kong

d)

Beijing

10.

To contract the Coronavirus, you first have to come into contact with it through..

a)

an infected person's respiratory secretions like a cough or sneeze.

b)

physical contact with an infected person.

c)

physically touching a surface that the virus is on and then touching your mouth or nose before washing your hands.

d)

All of the above

11.

What are some symptoms of the Coronavirus?

a)

runny nose, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and fever

b)

seizures, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and fever

c)

seizures, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and vommitting

d)

none of the above

12.

Coronavirus is highly contagious.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

It has been said that the start of this virus has been caused by people eating.. (Choose 2)

a)

Cows and chicken

b)

Bats and rats

c)

Fish and snakes

d)

Alligators and turkeys

e)

Dogs and monkeys

14.

As far as we know- are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Unsure

15.

As far as we know- are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Unsure

16.

What does it mean when a city is quarantined during a virus outbreak?

a)

Everyone in the city is infected

b)

No one can enter or leave city

c)

The city population is immune to the virus

d)

Doctors in the city are developing a cure

17.

If you are in quarantine, you must...

a)

see a doctor.

b)

stay away from other people.

c)

call an ambulance

d)

go to the hospital.

18.

Which of the following is NOT a Coronavirus symptom?

a)

Fever

b)

Breathing problems

c)

Vomiting

d)

Coughing

19.

Outside China, the country with the most cases of Coronavirus is...

a)

Korea

b)

USA

c)

Italy

d)

Iran

20.

Coronavirus has mostly affected which age group?

a)

elderly 50-80 yrs old

b)

young children 0-12 yrs old

c)

young adults 21-35 yrs old

d)

middle-aged 35-50

21.

How long should you wash your hands?

a)

40 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

20 seconds

22.

What is the public health practice that prevents sick people from coming into contact with healthy people in order to reduce opportunities for disease transmission?

a)

Social Break

b)

Social Distancing

c)

Social Time-Out

23.

The most reliable source of information about virus outbreak is:

a)

Social Media

b)

Your friends and peers

c)

The World Health Organization

24.

What is the scientific name for Coronavirus?

a)

Covid-19

b)

Covid-29

25.

How can we reduce the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)? [Select all that apply]

a)

Washing our hands often for 20 seconds.

b)

Using our cellphones and sharing snacks,Sharing is caring.

c)

Covering our mouth while coughing, specifically with tissue or the inside of our elbow.

d)

If we feel ill with fever, visit the doctor and stay home.