What do YOU know about the Covid-19 virus?

MC#1: which of the following is CORRECT, in terms of the covid-19 disease and SARS-CoV-2?

1. The people that are most at risk of falling ill with both these viruses are middle-aged men only.
2. Both these viruses cause increasing issues with the lymphatic system. 
3. Both viruses are transmitted by respiratory droplets produced when a person that is infected, coughs or sneezes. These droplets can spread via objects or surfaces that are commonly used.
4. Both Covid-19 and SARS-CoV-2 do not lead to death, at all for any kind of patient. 

MC#2: which of the following is true about the covid-19 disease and the SARS-CoV-2?

1. Because we are more globally connected, covid-19 is less dangerous. 
2. Unlike Covid-19, social distancing did not help to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2. 
3. Both viruses (SARS-CoV-2 (covid-19) and SARS-CoV) use the same host cell receptor.
4. SARS-CoV-2 cases were not as severe as covid-19 case.

MC#3: what is the best way to prevent the spread of the covid-19 virus?

1. Isolating when sick. 
2. Staying 6 feet away from others & generally avoiding gatherings.
3. Getting fully vaccinated.
4. Washing your hands frequently.
5. All of the above. 

MC#4: how does getting the vaccine & wearing the appropriate PPE, help keep others (and yourself) safe?

1. By making sure that those that are sick wear masks, we stop the virus spreading from the sick to those that are not sick. 
2. By getting vaccinated, we are lowering the risk of getting the virus because we have already been exposed to it. & have been able to create antibodies to fight against it. 
3. The more people that are vaccinated, the less number of people will become infected. This would reduce the virus’ ability to spread amongst the population. 
4. Answers A, B & C are all correct. 

MC#5: how does living below the poverty line change the experience throughout the pandemic? 

1. Living below the poverty line means less access to the proper PPE. 
2. Living below the poverty line means a larger number of people, living in smaller spaces. This increases the spread of covid-19, as isolating is just simply impossible. 
3. Living below the poverty line does not affect the experience that a population may go through because the government provides monetary funds to aide families financially. 
4. During a pandemic, the government provides everyone with free PPE & opens up hotels for people to isolate in.
5. Answers A & B are correct.  

ANSWER KEY: 3, 3, 5, 4, 5.