Unit 22 — Coronavirus COVID-19

People who are [infected] with the Covid-19 virus often have flulike symptoms, such as fever, coughing, sore throat and difficulty breathing. This unit includes some useful vocabulary to discuss the coronavirus.

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Common cold Contract an illness Coronavirus Covid-19 Cure First manifested Flulike symptoms Ill Immune system Incubation period Infected Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Mortality rate Need be concerned about Play a role in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Sneeze Sore throat Subsequently Treatment
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Note: This article was written on March 5th, 2020 and may not reflect current events or updates. Please refer to the World Health Organisation (WHO) website or a local governmental source for more updated and/or accurate information. As a reminder, this website is for language learning purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. #1. Why does the virus have…
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You should avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of Coronavirus.
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The common cold spreads through droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks.
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Since September 2012, there have been more than 850 MERS deaths recorded around the world.
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  • This article was written at an early stage of the outbreak. What information, if any, has been left out? Is any information incorrect or outdated?
  • Think of three additional questions about the Coronavirus and write them down. Now research the answers and write them down.
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