What is Coronavirus?Online version Watch the video and answer the questions. Practice the vocabylary in the video by clicking on this link https://quizlet.com/_882oyx?x=1qqt&i=3ds5v by Silvia Pico 1 What is Coronavirus? a An illness b A character c An animal 2 Where did this new virus start? a In Italy b In Wuhan, China c In Madrid 3 The coronavirus causes the common cold a True b False 4 What means a zoonotic disease? Select one or more answers a A Zoo b A human disease c A disease that comes from the animals 5 How is the virus transmitted? Choose the incorrect answer. Select one or more answers a Eating infected animals b Eating vegetables c Touching infected animals d Through the air 6 What are the first symptoms of coronavirus? Write 3. Written answer 7 What people are more vulnerable to be infected by coronavirus? a Children b Young people c Old people d Teenagers 8 Is there any treatment for this disease? a Yes, there is a vaccine for coronavirus b Not yet, there is not treatment at the moment 9 How can you stop this outbreak? One o more answers are correct. Select one or more answers a Wash your hands regulary b Go to a party with your friends c Stay home and avoid contact with other people d Go to school Explanation 1 An illness or a disease. Keep watching the video! 2 It started some months ago in the city of Wuhan. It is the largest city in Hubei and the most populous city in Central China, with a population of over 11 million. 3 The coronavirus causes commons colds, but also other severe diseases like SARS - Severe Acute respiratory syndrome and MERS - Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. 4 The recent coronavirus has come from animals, like other coronaviruses. 5 The virus spreads through direct contact with animals and via the air. 6 Perfect!! People affected can suffer from dry cough, mild fever and breathing issues. 7 People over the age of 80 years and those with chronic diseases are the most vulnerable 8 Unfortunately, no treatment is available so far. 9 Good hygiene, washing your hands regularly, and avoiding close contact with other people are essential to prevent infections.
