Health Officials Warn Of 'Worsening' Outbreak As COVID-19 Cases Rise

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening, with over 100,000 new cases reported on nine of the past ten days. Globally, more than 7.1 million people have been infected, and over 406,000 have died. The majority of new cases are from ten countries, mainly in South Asia and the Americas. In the US, 22 states, including Texas, are seeing an upward trend in cases. Health experts caution that global protests against racial inequality could trigger a second outbreak. The WHO supports the protests but urges safety measures like social distancing and mask-wearing.

What did the World Health Organization report about the COVID-19 pandemic?

• The pandemic is improving.

• The pandemic is worsening.

• The pandemic is stable.

• The pandemic is over.

How many new COVID-19 cases were reported on nine of the past ten days?

• Less than 50,000

• More than 100,000

• Exactly 100,000

• More than 200,000

Which region is seeing the majority of new COVID-19 cases?

• South Asia and the Americas

• Australia

• Europe

• Africa

What is a potential consequence of the global protests against racial inequality?

• No impact on COVID-19 cases

• Immediate end to the pandemic

• A second outbreak of COVID-19

• A decrease in COVID-19 cases

What safety measures does the WHO recommend for protestors?

• Avoid wearing masks

• Stay at least 1 meter apart, clean hands, cover coughs, and wear masks

• Gather in large groups

• Ignore social distancing