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True or false:The World Health Organization has officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
True or false:The World Health Organization has officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
False
True or false: The virus originated from a colony of monkeys and crossed over to humans at wet markets in China.
True or false: The virus originated from a colony of monkeys and crossed over to humans at wet markets in China.
False
True or false: Wildlife markets are high-risk environments for zoonotic diseases to jump from animals to humans.
True or false: Wildlife markets are high-risk environments for zoonotic diseases to jump from animals to humans.
True
True or false: The illegal wildlife trade is only a problem in China.
True or false: The illegal wildlife trade is only a problem in China.
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True or false: The elderly are the least vulnerable to COVID-19, with those over 65 being 20 times less likely to die from the virus than those under 65.
True or false: The elderly are the least vulnerable to COVID-19, with those over 65 being 20 times less likely to die from the virus than those under 65.
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True or false: Australia's health authorities and hospitals are not on high alert for the coronavirus.
True or false: Australia's health authorities and hospitals are not on high alert for the coronavirus.
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True or false: The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a global effort to shut down wildlife markets and prevent future zoonotic diseases from jumping to humans.
True or false: The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a global effort to shut down wildlife markets and prevent future zoonotic diseases from jumping to humans.
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True or false: The next pandemic could only come from bats.
True or false: The next pandemic could only come from bats.
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True or false: Health inequity may occur during the pandemic, as only those who can afford it in health systems that can afford it may survive.
True or false: Health inequity may occur during the pandemic, as only those who can afford it in health systems that can afford it may survive.
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True or false: Community response is not necessary to limit the impact of the virus.
True or false: Community response is not necessary to limit the impact of the virus.
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Study Notes
- The coronavirus is considered a greater global threat than terrorism by the World Health Organization.
- Professor Gabriel Lyon predicts that 60% of the world's population could become infected with the virus and 45 million people could die from it.
- The virus originated from a colony of bats and crossed over to humans at wet markets in China.
- Governments claim to have shut down wet markets, but undercover investigations show they are still operating.
- Hong Kong is battling the virus with social distancing measures, including wearing masks and staying home.
- Australians are being urged to take extreme measures to avoid infection.
- There is suspicion that China's President Xi Jinping ordered a cover-up of the outbreak, leading to a lack of press freedom and transparency.
- The death toll numbers reported by China may not be accurate.
- The World Health Organization has been reluctant to officially call the outbreak a pandemic.
- The virus spreads rapidly and could have a devastating impact if left unchecked.
- The coronavirus likely originated from a small mammal, possibly a pangolin, that was captured or reared for food consumption.
- Wildlife markets, like the one in Wuhan, are high-risk environments for zoonotic diseases to jump from animals to humans.
- The illegal wildlife trade is run by organized crime syndicates, who continue to operate despite efforts to shut down markets in China.
- The next pandemic could easily begin in these markets, which are found across Asia and need to be shut down globally.
- The elderly are the most vulnerable to COVID-19, with those over 65 being 20 times more likely to die from the virus than those under 65.
- Australia's health authorities and hospitals are on high alert, with intensive care units preparing for a surge in cases.
- Quick and early action, including a "whole of government approach," is needed to contain the virus and prevent local epidemics from spiraling out of control.
- The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the need for a global effort to shut down wildlife markets and prevent future zoonotic diseases from jumping to humans.
- The illegal wildlife trade is a global problem that needs to be addressed in multiple countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Lao, Cambodia, and Burma.
- The next pandemic could come from any animal that jumps to humans, and the consequences could be dire, particularly for the elderly in nursing homes and retirement facilities.
- Royal Melbourne ICU has a pandemic mode that is regularly tested and ready to activate.
- Professor Kirstie Abusing warns that all hospitals need to have their pandemic plans activated.
- Australia's death toll from coronavirus is currently at three with around 80 confirmed cases.
- Professor Leung warns that there may be dozens or hundreds of cases that haven't been detected yet.
- Testing is necessary to detect cases early and prevent overload in the health system.
- The worst case scenario is millions of people being infected in Australia.
- The disease is only treatable with ICU beds, ventilators, and good drugs.
- Health inequity may occur, as only those who can afford it in health systems that can afford it may survive.
- Community response is necessary to limit the impact of the virus.
- We are better placed to come through this pandemic than many other countries around the world.
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