Quiz 1: Introduction to COVID-19

Please choose the one, most correct answer to each question or statement.

1. What is the cause of COVID-19?
   • Coronavirus
   • Measles virus
   • Influenza virus
2. Where did COVID-19 start?
   • Japan
   • The United States of America
   • China
3. What is a pandemic?
   • An illness that is only seen in one country
   • An illness that is seen in two countries
   • An illness that is seen in many countries
4. How does the virus that causes COVID-19 spread between people?
   • By drinking dirty water
   • By drops of saliva in the air
   • By not washing fruit and vegetables
5. COVID-19 can be spread by:
   • Patting a friend’s dog
   • Shaking hands with a friend
   • Speaking to a friend across the road
6. Can people who look well spread COVID-19?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Only if they are children
7. What is the average incubation period of COVID-19?
   • 5 days
   • 7 days
   • 10 days
8. How many people with COVID-19 will need to go to hospital?
   • About 20%
   • About 50%
   • All of them
9. Which people are at increased risk of severe disease getting COVID-19?
   • Babies
   • Adolescents
   • Old people
10. How many people with COVID-19 are expected to die?
    • 3%
    • 10%
    • 20%