VOICED : OMS pide al mundo actuar ante el nuevo coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for global action against the new coronavirus, urging all countries to be prepared, even those without reported cases. The virus, originating in China, has caused over 130 deaths and affected nearly 6,000 people. Despite the spread, only 1% of cases are outside China. Evacuations from Wuhan are ongoing, with safety measures in place for those evacuated. A Wuhan football team arrived in Spain, confirmed healthy. The virus's impact surpasses the SARS outbreak from 20 years ago.

What action did the WHO urge countries to take regarding the coronavirus?

• Only act if cases are reported in neighboring countries

• Act immediately, even if no cases are reported

• Wait for a global alert before taking action

• Ignore the virus until it spreads more widely

What was the WHO's stance on declaring a global alert for the coronavirus?

• They declared a global alert after 1% of cases were outside China

• They decided it was too early for a global alert

• They never considered a global alert necessary

• They declared a global alert immediately

Where did a plane carrying 200 Americans land for quarantine?

• Riverside, California

• London, UK

• Beijing, China

• New York, USA

What assurance did the regional government in Spain provide about the Wuhan football team?

• The team was infected with the virus

• The team was quarantined upon arrival

• The team was not infected and had valid health certificates

• The team had no health certificates

How does the number of coronavirus cases compare to the SARS outbreak?

• Coronavirus cases are fewer than SARS cases

• Coronavirus cases are about the same as SARS cases

• Coronavirus cases have surpassed SARS cases

• SARS cases were more widespread globally