In recent months, the coronavirus outbreak centered in China has caused global concern. Covid-19, as the disease is known, originated at a seafood and meat market in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It has since spread to other countries, including the United States.
Tens of thousands of cases have since been confirmed worldwide, largely in mainland China. Hundreds of cases have also been confirmed on a cruise ship. Authorities are now trying to stop the virus spreading further, restricting millions of people from traveling and introducing strict quarantines.
With the case toll rising steeply, surgical masks flying off store shelves, and businesses, cruise ships, and entire cities upended by the virus — it's no wonder questions and fears are swirling about the novel coronavirus disease. Have you educated yourself regarding the coronavirus and how to protect yourself during this outbreak? Take this quiz to find out how ready you are.
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If You Can Score 10 on This Coronavirus Quiz, You're Probably Doctor Questions
What does Covid-19 stand for?
China Outbreak Virus In December 2019
Coronavirus Disease 2019
Community Outbreak Virus In December 2019
Community Viral Disease 2019
What is NOT a typical symptom of coronavirus?
Toothache
Cough
Shortness of breath
Fever
Which of the following is NOT a mode of how coronavirus spreads?
Through cats and dogs
Contact with infected objects
Person to person via droplets
Where did the first case of Covid-19 originate from?
Singapore
Hong Kong
Wuhan, China
Diamond Princess cruise ship
Is Covid-19 deadly?
No, all infected people can be treated with success
Yes, it can cause death in around 10% of people with the infection
Yes, it can cause death in around 2% of people with the infection
Yes, it can cause death in around 15% of people with the infection
True or false: There is currently no known vaccine to prevent Covid-19 infection.
False
True
What can I do to protect myself from Covid-19?
Brush my teeth twice a day
Eat a balanced diet
Wash my hands frequently
Hoard and store up lots of food and toilet paper
What would NOT reduce my risk of catching the coronavirus?
Wearing a surgical mask
Avoiding consumption of raw or undercooked animal products
Social mingling
Avoiding touching my eyes, nose and mouth
True or false: It is safe to receive a package from a place where the virus has been identified.
False
True
Who has the least risk of developing severe illness with Covid-19?
Older folks above 65 years old
People with pre-existing medical conditions e.g. diabetes, heart diseases
Young, healthy people
Can gargling mouthwash protect you from Covid-19?
No
Yes
Can eating garlic help prevent Covid-19 infection?
Yes
No
If you fall sick in a vicinity that has community transmission of Covid-19, what should you do?
Stay indoors and drink lots of fluids
Wear a face mask and visit a doctor immediately
Measure my temperature and self-medicate whenever possible
Stay calm and carry on my life as usual, going to work or school if necessary
If you have to take a cab in an area with known community transmission, what can you do to lower your risk of infection?
Advise the driver to speed up
Advise the driver to wind down the windows to ventilate the car
Advise the driver to blast the stereo to discourage conversation
Advise the driver to close all windows and crank up the air conditioning
Is there currently a cure for Covid-19?
Yes
No
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