New Coronavirus Hospital Opens As Number Of Cases Continues To Grow

As coronavirus cases rise, shops close and a new hospital opens in Wuhan to provide medical relief. The WHO and the US declare public health emergencies, leading to US travel restrictions. China's Foreign Ministry criticizes these restrictions, while the WHO calls them unnecessary. Despite the challenges, over 475 patients have been cured and discharged in China.

What was the primary purpose of the new hospital built in Wuhan?

• To act as a quarantine center for travelers

• To provide a training facility for medical staff

• To accommodate coronavirus patients

• To serve as a general hospital for the city

What action did the World Health Organization take in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• Labeled it a public health emergency of international concern

• Declared a global pandemic

• Issued a travel ban to China

• Recommended closing all international borders

What travel restriction did the United States implement in response to the outbreak?

• Closed all airports

• Restricted entry to foreign nationals who visited China recently

• Banned all flights from Asia

• Required quarantine for all travelers

How did China's Foreign Ministry view the travel restrictions imposed by the US?

• As a positive example

• As a necessary precaution

• As a bad example spreading fear

• As a temporary measure

How many patients were reported cured and discharged in China, according to the transcript?

• Over 1000

• Over 475

• Over 200

• Over 800