5 U.S. Cities To Test Flu Patients For Coronavirus

The CDC announced that patients with flu-like symptoms in major US cities will be screened for a new virus if they test negative for the flu. Currently, 15 people in the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus, and over 600 are in quarantine. This is minor compared to China's 66,000 confirmed cases. Health Secretary Alex Azar stated that the US has screened over 32,000 people entering the country for COVID-19. The new plan to test flu patients acts as an early warning system. The CDC is preparing for a potential spread and plans to expand testing to more cities.

Which cities are included in the CDC's new screening protocol for flu-like symptoms?

• Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle

• Las Vegas, Austin, San Antonio, Orlando, and Charlotte

• Miami, Houston, Dallas, Boston, and Atlanta

• Denver, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Portland

How many people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the US so far?

• 15

• 50

• 100

• 25

What is the approximate number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China?

• Over 66,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 10,000

What is the purpose of the new plan to test flu patients according to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar?

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To increase hospital admissions

• To develop a new vaccine

• To serve as an early warning system

What future action does the CDC plan regarding testing?

• To stop testing altogether

• To reduce the number of tests

• To expand testing to more cities

• To focus only on international travelers