China Says Testing Surge Contained Virus Outbreak From Beijing Market

Beijing is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak at its largest wholesale food market, prompting officials to enter wartime emergency mode. The outbreak has raised concerns of a situation similar to Wuhan's earlier in the pandemic. Over 250 infections have been reported, leading to extensive testing efforts, with more than two million people tested citywide. China has significantly increased its testing capacity since March. Despite new cases, officials assert that Beijing will not become a second Wuhan.

What prompted Beijing officials to enter a wartime emergency mode?

• A similar outbreak in another city

• A directive from the national government

• A sudden spike in infections at a major food market

• A natural disaster

How many infections were reported at the Beijing market since June 11th?

• 1000

• 250

• 100

• 500

What was one of the actions taken by authorities to control the outbreak?

• Sealing off the market and testing employees

• Closing all schools in the city

• Banning all public gatherings

• Implementing a citywide curfew

How many people were tested citywide in Beijing following the outbreak?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 500,000

What assurance did a public official give regarding Beijing's situation?

• Beijing will stop all testing efforts

• Beijing will not turn into a second Wuhan

• Beijing will be locked down for 11 weeks

• Beijing will not face any more outbreaks