coronavirus

Answer the questions about the reading:

- Which country did the virus come from?

The virus come from in Chinese city of Wuhan.

- On what day did the virus start?

On 22nd January 2020.

- Name 2 countries affected by the virus.

UK and Italy

-  How many people have been in hospital because of the virus?

More than 90.000 cases of people that have caught the virus and are in hospital.

- Where is the virus suspected to have come from?

Is suspected to have come from illegally traded animals in a Wuhan market.

- How is the virus passed from person to person?

Can be passed from person to person through the air.

Match the words to their meanings:

Cough: To release air from the mouth with a sharp sound.

Fever: To have a high body temperature.

Virus: Bacteria that causes infection and makes us sick.

Bacteria: To release air from the nose.

Contagious: Can be passed on easily by physical contact.

Illegal: Forbidden by law and is a criminal act.

Cure: To stop or relieve on illness.

Pandemic: A disease spread all around the world.

Hospital: A place you go when you are sick.

Sneeze: Lots of small germs.