Coronavirus - Reading Comprehension

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.  Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Reading Comprehension

Q1. Coronaviruses can cause;
a. Stomach Pain
b. Red spots on the skin
c. Itching
d. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 

Q2. Coronaviruses has been previously identified in humans.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. None of the above

Q3. Coronaviruses are transmitted between;
a. Animal to animal
b. Person to person
c. Animals and people 
d. Birds to people

Q4. Several known coronaviruses have infected humans.
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
d. None of the above

Q.5 In more severe cases, infection can cause;
a. Fever
b. kidney failure
c. Heart attack
d. None of the above

Q6. What are the standard recommendations to prevent infection spread?
a. Drinking much water
b. Taking pain killers
c. Covering mouth and nose
d. None of the above

Editable Worksheet for Teachers:

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Reference:
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

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