Professor says social media playing important role in understanding coronavirus

The video discusses the emergence of outbreaks, highlighting the role of social media and media in disseminating information. It explains how infections often originate from animals and outlines three pathways for infections in humans. The importance of risk assessment is emphasized, detailing factors like transmissibility and epidemiological modeling, while cautioning against sensationalism in reporting.

What is a key role of social media in the context of outbreaks?

• To confirm official government reports

• To provide complete and accurate information

• To serve as an early indicator of potential outbreaks

• To replace traditional news sources

Which of the following is NOT a pathway for infections in humans?

• Infection does not spread beyond the initial host

• Infection is transmitted from humans to animals

• Infection transmits briefly and then disappears

• Infection spreads and becomes endemic

What is the first component of risk assessment for new infections?

• Modeling the epidemiological impact

• Assessing the ease of transmission between people

• Evaluating the potential for epidemic spread

• Understanding the natural history of the disease

Which factor is NOT considered in the risk assessment of a new infection?

• Epidemiological modeling

• Natural history of the disease

• Transmissibility

• Economic impact

Why is epidemiological modeling considered tricky?

• It is only useful for known diseases

• It provides a range of outcomes that can be misinterpreted

• It always predicts the worst-case scenario

• It requires complex technology