Hong Kong Residents Seek Help as SARS Outbreak Causes Anxiety and Fear

The transcript discusses the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak, highlighting the public's anxiety and the role of counseling centers. It provides global statistics on the outbreak, with a focus on Hong Kong, where health workers are significantly affected. The mental strain on residents is noted, with a psychologist emphasizing the importance of accurate information. The virus is linked to the coronavirus family, related to the common cold.

What are people doing to cope with their anxieties during the SARS outbreak?

• Ignoring the situation

• Turning to counseling centers

• Visiting hospitals

• Traveling abroad

How many people worldwide have been infected by SARS according to the transcript?

• More than 5000

• Nearly 3000

• About 1500

• Less than 1000

What fraction of Hong Kong's SARS cases are health workers?

• 1/2

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/4

What is a major concern for Hong Kong officials regarding the spread of SARS?

• Insufficient healthcare workers

• Spread through crowded apartment blocks

• Inadequate public transportation

• Lack of medical supplies

To which virus family is the SARS virus linked?

• Rhinovirus

• Adenovirus

• Coronavirus

• Influenza