Task 3

Directions: Read the news article below and in short paragraphs, answer the guide questions that. follow on a separate sheet of paper.

Coronavirus WHO

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness

and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more. likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19

virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads Protect yourself and others from infection by

washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when

an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it's important that you also practice respiratory etiquette

(for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

Guide Questions: 1. What type of source is presented above? 2. is the information provided within the article useful and accurate? Why? 3. As a student, what are the things that you should know about COVID-19? 4. How can you protect yourself, your family, and your community from the virus? 5. What are the important things to consider when giving out information about the virus?​