How Much Do You Really Know About the Novel Coronavirus?

Just a few months ago, the world came to a standstill because of COVID-19. It has caused the loss of jobs and the loss of life. But how much do you know about this new virus that has literally taken over the world? Can you correctly answer these questions about the novel coronavirus?

In what country was the novel Coronavirus first reported?

USA

England

China

Iran

COVID-19 targets cells in which part of the body?

Lungs

Heart

Brain

Spine

Because of how widely it spread, on March 11th, the World Health Organization declared that the disease was a…

Academic

Epidemic

Pandemic

Endemic

Which group of people is most at risk of getting a severe form of the disease?

Children

Teenagers

Adults

The elderly

Which of these is NOT a COVID-19 symptom?

Fever

Cough

Runny nose

Sore throat

What is one of the biggest recommendations to avoid getting infected?

Washing hands

Working out

Sleeping

Going to work

What term is used to describe staying home and maintaining a six-foot distance when you do leave the house called?

Protesting

Containing

Infecting

Social distancing

What do medical professionals say to do if you suspect you may have the virus?

Break down

Self-isolate

Go out and have fun

Take a bunch of random medications

People who have the disease but do not show any symptoms are called…

Disease-free

Immune

Asymptomatic

Cured

Will the flu vaccine prevent against COVID-19 infection?

Yes

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Based on your answers, it’s safe to say that you haven’t been paying attention to what’s going on in the world. Maybe it’s time to watch the news for a few minutes each day or to do some research of your own.

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Unfortunately, your COVID-19 knowledge needs quite a bit of work. Based on your answers, you have a few of the facts down, but a lot of what you need to know isn’t as clear as it should be. But it’s nothing some reading won’t fix.

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You did a pretty good job! Although your knowledge of the novel Coronavirus may not be perfect, it’s good enough to not only keep you safe, but show that you’re aware of what’s currently happening in the world.

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Congratulations! You’re a COVID-19 pro. Your knowledge of the topic is so great that you could probably get a fantastic job at the World Health Organization right now. Keep it up and keep staying safe and healthy!