CLEAN : WHO comments on mystery coronavirus outbreak in China

The video discusses the care of patients and the similarities of the new coronavirus to SARS. It highlights the potential for human-to-human transmission, especially among close contacts. The sequences of the virus have been made publicly available, and investigations are ongoing, particularly focusing on a seafood market in Wuhan where live animals were sold. The video also introduces Tarek, who provides insights into the early stages of the outbreak and the possibility of limited human-to-human transmission.

What was the initial similarity noted between the new coronavirus and other viruses?

• It was similar to the common cold.

• It showed similarities to SARS.

• It was identical to the flu.

• It was similar to Ebola.

Who is Tarek in the context of the video?

• A market vendor in Wuhan.

• A person welcoming the audience.

• A scientist working on the virus.

• A patient affected by the virus.

What is significant about the virus sequences mentioned in the video?

• They are not yet sequenced.

• They are available only to scientists.

• They are publicly accessible online.

• They are kept confidential.

Where were some of the initial cases of the new coronavirus found?

• In a school in Shanghai.

• At a seafood market in Wuhan.

• In a hospital in Beijing.

• At a farm in rural China.

What is a possible mode of transmission for the new coronavirus?

• Via food consumption.

• Through insect bites.

• Via respiratory droplets.

• Through contaminated water.