CORONAVIRUS. THE PROBLEM OF 2020

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"

Franklin RooseveltTask 1. Translate the following words into your native language

WORD TRANSLATIONvirusan infectious diseaserespiratory illnessinfectedcaseto be sick with to spreadfevertirednessdry coughshortness of breathnausea

Task 2. Read the text and fill in the missing words WHAT CORONAVIRUS AND ITS SYMPTOMS ARE

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an 1__________________ disease caused by a new type of virus. The disease results in 2__________________ illness.

Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an 3_________________ person when they cough or sneeze. It also 4____________________ when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

The first 5_______________ of coronavirus was identified in the city of Wuhan in China. The first cases of COVID-19 outside of China were identified on January 13 in Thailand and on January 16 in Japan. Since then COVID-19 has spread to many more countries – cases have been reported in all world regions.

People may 6__________________ with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, tiredness, dry cough. Other symptoms include 7___________________ of breath, aches and pains, sore throat and very few people will report diarrhea and nausea.

Task 3. Answer the following questions1) What is coronavirus?

2) How does it spread?

3) Where was the first case of coronavirus?

4) What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

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STEPS TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS

Task 4. Watch the video and complete the following sentencesa) Wash your __________________ often with soap and water for at least ______

seconds; use hand _________________ that contains 60% alcohol.b) Put ___________________ between yourself and others.c) Avoid a close ___________________ with people who are ________________.d) Stay ____________________ if you are sick.e) Cover ___________________ and __________________ with a tissue or the

inside of your elbow.f) Wear a ________________________.g) Clean and _____________________ frequently touched _________________.

Task 5. Make up a list of preventive measures against coronavirus:REMEMBER!

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