Hong Kong: Un muerto por coronavirus y huelga sanitaria

In Hong Kong, healthcare workers went on strike demanding a full border closure with mainland China to control a virus outbreak. Despite partial border closures, local virus transmission was reported. The virus has caused significant fatalities, particularly among the elderly with pre-existing conditions. The strike aims to protect public health and pressure the government to act decisively.

What was the primary demand of the healthcare workers on strike in Hong Kong?

• Better working conditions

• More vacation days

• Increase in salaries

• Closure of the border with mainland China

How many healthcare workers joined the strike on the second day?

• 10,000

• 7,000

• 5,000

• 2,000

What action did Hong Kong take regarding its border crossings during the strike?

• Opened more border crossings

• Closed all but two border crossings

• Did not change the status of border crossings

• Closed all border crossings

How many local virus cases were reported in Hong Kong by the authorities?

• Eight

• Two

• Four

• Six

What was the common characteristic of most individuals who died from the virus?

• They were healthcare workers

• They were young and healthy

• They had pre-existing health conditions

• They were travelers from mainland China