Reference no: EM132632912
Question 1
Use the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC; https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html (Links to an external site.)
) and the World Health Organization (WHO; https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 (Links to an external site.)
) websites to research the following aspects of the Covid-19 virus:
What is the Covid-19 virus, and why is it currently a public health concern?
Make sure to address 5 key issues (30 points; 6 points each issue):
1) viral transmission method
2) disease symptoms and lethality
3) viral strains, viral origin theories and evolution
4) vulnerable populations- who is affected by this the most?
5) current and potential therapies
Question 2
Do you agree that quarantining is an effective way to deal with the pandemic or should nature be left to take its course? Explain why you feel this way.
Question 3
Public health officials contend that once a vaccination becomes available, a national vaccination campaign will alleviate some of the pressures on hospital resources in terms of supplies, staff, space, etc. Do you agree with this argument? Why or why not? Be sure to substantiate your viewpoint to receive full credit.