VOICED : China alerta sobre mutacion de virus EEUU lidia con primer caso

China announced nine deaths from a new coronavirus, 2019-NCOV, with over 400 cases diagnosed. The virus, which poses a mutation risk, has spread to various regions, including Beijing, Shanghai, and internationally to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan. Over 900 people are under observation in China. The virus is similar to SARS, which caused significant fatalities in Asia in 2002-2003. The US reported its first case, a man in Seattle who had traveled from Wuhan, the virus's origin. He is in good health but remains in quarantine for precaution.

What did China announce about the coronavirus on Wednesday?

• The virus only affects animals.

• Nine people have died, and there is a risk of mutation.

• The virus has been completely eradicated.

• The virus is not contagious.

What is the technical name given to the coronavirus mentioned in the video?

• SARS-CoV

• MERS-CoV

• COVID-19

• 2019-NCOV

Which regions outside of China have reported cases of the coronavirus?

• Only in Africa

• Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan

• Only in South America

• Only in Europe

How does the coronavirus compare to the SARS outbreak?

• It is completely different from SARS.

• It is similar to SARS, which killed nearly 650 people in Asia.

• It is less concerning than SARS.

• It is more deadly than SARS.

What precautionary measure was taken for the first US coronavirus patient?

• He was given a vaccine.

• He was hospitalized and put in quarantine.

• He was sent back to China.

• He was allowed to go home immediately.