Shady's COVID-19 quiz
Shady's COVID-19 Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge about COVID-19 with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz covers a wide range of topics, from the virus strain responsible for the pandemic to effective protective measures you can take.
- Learn about symptoms and transmission
- Assess your understanding of treatments and vaccinations
- Stay informed about COVID-related stigma and health practices
What is the specific virus strain that causes COVID-19?
Coronavirus
Covid-19
SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV
Novel coronavirus
What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19?
Sore throat, loss of smell and abdominal pain
Fatigue, muscle pain
Headaches, runny nose
Fever, cough, shortness of breath
The virus strain responsible for COVID-19 is said to be a zoonotic in origin. What does the word zoonosis mean?
It originated in a zoo or wet wild-life market
It causes disease in animals too
The virus jumped from an animal species to humans
Animals are its vectors
When and where was the disease first identified?
December 2019 in Wuhan, China
November 2019 in Wuhan, China
January 2020 in WHO headquaters
January 2003 in China
What is the incubation period?
Always more than 14 days
Always less than 14 days
Typically 5 days, range 2-14 days
Uninvestigated
Through which of the following does the virus spread from person to person in close contact?
Droplet nuclei
Respiratory droplets
Any body fluids
Saliva
When did the WHO declare COVID-19 to be a pandemic?
11 March 2020
Dec 31 2019
15 March 2020
10 March 2020
What is the enzyme involved in the the type II alveolar cells of the lungs which the virus is said to connect with in order to enter host cells?
Pulmonary amylase
ACE2
Renin
Virotransferase
What is the standard method of testing for the presence of this virus strain?
RRT-PCR
CT
Antibody tests
Diagnoses clinically
Which blood test result has been shown to predict disease severity of COVID-19?
Anaemia
Lymphopenia
Thrombocytosis
Haemolysis
Which chest CT finding indicate early infection?
Consolidation
Interstitial fibrosis
Blood
ground-glass opacities
Is there effective medication to treat COVID-19 yet? What about a vaccine?
Yes to both
No medication but have vaccine
Have medication but no vaccine yet
No to both
Is there evidence that NSAIDs such as ibuprofen worsen COVID-19 symptoms?
Yes
No
What is the basic reproduction number of this new coronavirus?
Less than 1
More than 6
Closer to 2.5
Depends on immunity
Which of the following are globally being tried even experimentally to treat COVID-19?
Remdesevir
Lopinavir + Ritonavir
Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine + azithromycin
All of the above
Have there been any COVID-19 deaths of children in the age group 0-9 years?
Yes
No
What is usually associated with severe COVID-19?
Myocardial infarction
Renal failure
Secondary bacterial infections
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Can a dead corpse transmit COVID 19?
Yes
Not proven
What are the best ways to protect yourself from catching the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?
Avoid touching face
Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu like symptoms
Wash hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol based hand rub
All of the above
What percentage alcohol in hand rubs and disinfectants is needed to kill the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?
20%
50%
60%
80%
Can letters, products and packages be contaminated by the virus?
Yes
No
Has COVID-19 been detected in breastmilk?
Yes
No
Has COVID-19 shown to be able to spread through drinking water OR ground water OR sewage systems?
Yes
No
Are pets being tested for COVID-19 too?
Yes in some countries
No
Should babies or children younger than 2 also wear masks?
Yes reommended
Never
Can folk practicing social distancing because of COVID-19 donate blood?
Yes
No
Why is there stigma or discrimination against an identified group of people associated with spreading COVID-19?
Lack of knowledge about how COVID-19 spreads
Need to blame someone
Fears about disease and death
Gossip that spreads rumors and myths
All of the above
Is "Chinese virus" another name for COVID-19?
Yes
No
Are there home remedies to kill the virus?
Yes
No
How many people should Covid-19 kill in a day to surpass tuberculosis as the deadliest pathogenic illness?
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000+
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