Covid-19
Why is COVID-19 classified as a novel virus?
It was something new
How does COVID-19 mainly spread from person to person?
Through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Name one common symptom of COVID-19.
Fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue
Isolation
The separation of people who are confirmed to be sick from those who are healthy to stop further transmission.
This superstar athlete also starred in the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy, combining basketball and film.
LeBron James
What does Covid-19 stand for?
Coronavirus 2019
Why can crowded places help spread COVID-19 faster?
People are close together and share air
This common symptom of COVID-19 can cause someone to feel very tired even after resting.
What is Fatigue
Quarantine
A period of isolation used to separate people who may have been exposed to a disease to prevent it from spreading.
What Marvel Character developed powers due to an insect bite?
Spiderman
Why did COVID-19 spread more rapidly than many earlier viruses discussed in the book?
Symptoms do not appear as quick.
What are at least 2 ways to slow down the spread of the virus?
Handwashing, mask wearing, social distancing
Why can COVID-19 be more dangerous for older adults?
Weaker immune systems / underlying health conditions
Epidemiologist
A scientist who studies how diseases spread, who is affected, and how to control outbreaks.
Which Fast food chain restaurant is currently serving "Grinch Meals" as a December promotion?
McDonalds
Why did scientist name it "corona virus"?
The bacteria is shaped like a crown.
How can people spread COVID-19 even if they don’t feel sick?
They can be asymptomatic carriers.
This symptom of Covid-19 sets it apart from other viruses.
Loss of taste or smell
Transmission
The process by which a disease spreads from one host to another.
What 2025 movie starring Margo Robbie was about the life of a doll and inspired pink fashion trends all over?
The barbie movie.
In 2020, many schools and businesses switched to this type of learning and work to keep people safe from COVID-19.
Virtual or Remote learning
What role did global travel play in turning COVID-19 into a pandemic?
The virus spread further than just Wuhan China.
What is a "superspreading event"?
WHO
World Health Organization
This Netflix series about a group of kids solving mysteries on bikes became so popular it inspired real-life Halloween costumes.
Stranger Things