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Each of the following statements is true, except:
Viruses come in different types
Viruses infect living cells
Viruses can replicate without hosts
Viruses can cause illnesses
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A virus infects a host in order to:
Take in nutrients
Make the host sick
Make copies of itself
Destroy the host's cells
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The distinguishing feature a coronavirus is its:
Size
Mobility
Shape
Deadliness
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A typical coronavirus infection:
Is extremely dangerous
Has mild symptoms
Cannot spread to humans
Is resistant to hand washing
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Coronavirus infections are likely to be more serious for:
Teens
Active adults
Frequent travelers
People with weakened immune systems
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An outbreak of a virus occurs when:
Symptoms of the virus get worse
The virus spreads to more than one organ
Someone dies from the virus
The virus spreads to more and more hosts
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What does it mean when a city is quarantined during a virus outbreak
Everyone in the city is infected
No one can enter or leave the city
The city's population is immune to the virus
Doctors in the city are developing a cure
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Which practice prevents the spread of germs?
Washing your hands often
Blowing your nose
Reusing the same tissue
Coughing into your hand
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Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is recommended to:
Prevent germs from entering your body
Get rid of germs from inside your body
Avoid getting other people sick
Warn other people that you are sick
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The most reliable source of information about virus outbreak is:
News headlines
Social media
Your peers
The World Health Organization