CLEAN : Not confirmation of human to human

The video discusses the transmission and lethality of a new influenza virus, highlighting that while person-to-person transmission is not confirmed, the virus is highly lethal. It is more easily transmitted from poultry to humans compared to H5N1. The video also covers the effective preventive measure taken by Shanghai, which involved closing live poultry markets, leading to a decline in new cases of the H7N9 virus.

What is the current evidence regarding the transmission of the influenza virus discussed?

• It is transmitted through water.

• There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission.

• It is conclusively transmitted person-to-person.

• It is transmitted through air.

How does the transmission of this virus compare to H5N1?

• It is not transmitted from poultry to humans.

• It is equally transmitted from poultry to humans as H5N1.

• It is more easily transmitted from poultry to humans than H5N1.

• It is less easily transmitted from poultry to humans than H5N1.

What action did Shanghai take to control the spread of the virus?

• Increased vaccination rates.

• Closed live poultry markets.

• Distributed free masks.

• Implemented a city-wide lockdown.

What was the immediate effect of closing the live poultry markets in Shanghai?

• An increase in new cases.

• No change in the number of cases.

• A rise in poultry prices.

• A decline in the detection of new cases.

What does the evidence suggest about the effectiveness of closing live poultry markets?

• It increased the risk of infection.

• It was ineffective in reducing infection risk.

• It was an effective way to reduce infection risk.

• It had no impact on infection rates.