Coronavirus “COVID-19” Facts Quiz

Countries around the world are sparing no effort to contain and find a cure for the new strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. While the majority of the infected develop mild symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, the virus can lead to serious complications in severe cases, such as pneumonia, multiple organ dysfunction and even death.

Do you think you know what you must about this pandemic? Are you fully prepared and ready to take all the necessary precautions? Take this quiz to test your awareness about the coronavirus!

• The answers to the questions provided in this quiz have been verified as genuine as they are based on the official information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• We hope this quiz will be informative and raise awareness about the coronavirus!

• How long should you wash your hands?

  3 seconds

  20 seconds

  1 minute

  15 minutes
• Which song does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend humming from beginning to end when washing your hands?

  Happy Birthday

  My Heart Will Go On

  The Star-Spangled Banner

  We Will Rock You
• In March 2020, the NBA season was suspended after which All-Star player was tested positive for the coronavirus?

  Rudy Gobert

  Anthony Davis

  LeBron James

  Luka Dončić
• Which city is believed to be the first epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak this year (2019)?

  Wuhan, China

  Rome, Italy

  New York, the United States

  Seoul, South Korea
• What is the name of the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship that went on lockdown?

  Sapphire Princess

  Caribbean Princess

  Majestic Princess

  Diamond Princess
• Remdesivir was developed by which company?

  Roche

  Johnson & Johnson

  Gilead Sciences

  Pfizer
• Which is NOT the correct behavior to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus if you're sick?

  Avoiding public transportation

  Covering your face when you cough or sneeze

  Calling ahead before visiting your doctor

  Visiting your doctor WITHOUT A NOTICE
• Where do clinical and commercial laboratories obtain testing supplies to detect the coronavirus?

  The Food and Drug Administration

  The White House

  The Pentagon
• As of Dec 29, 2020, there is NO vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for the coronavirus.

  True

  False
• Coronavirus can make anyone sick regardless of their race, sex or ethnicity.

  True

  False
• Which of the following is a symptom of the coronavirus?

  Cough

  Fever

  Shortness of breath

  All of the above
• People who have been in close contact with someone that is infected or have visited a territory with an ongoing outbreak are at an increased risk of exposure.

  True

  False
• Which actor in Hollywood claimed first in March 2020 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus?

  Morgan Freeman

  Tom Hanks

  Will Smith

  Johnny Depp
• Is warm or cold water better for washing your hands?

  Warm

  Cold

  Either is fine

  Neither, the water should be very hot
• The World Health Organization advises the rational use of medical masks to avoid unnecessary waste of resources.

  True

  False