Unit 6: Health & Welfare Teacher: Brahim Ait

Laaguid

Morocco on Thursday confirmed its second case of COVID-19, the virus that has
spread to 79 countries since it started in Wuhan, China last December.

The second person infected with coronavirus is a Moroccan citizen who returned
from Italy late Wednesday, the North African country's health ministry announced.

"The infected woman is currently subject to quarantine at a hospital in Casablanca," it

said, adding that the hospital will look after the patient according to approved health
standards.

The virus has infected over 95,000 people, claiming more than 3,200 lives globally.

The World Health Organization, which declared the outbreak as an international

health emergency, recently updated the global risk assessment to “very high."

It has also advised the public to wash their hands more than the usual besides
delaying or avoiding travel to affected areas.

Common signs of the infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath and
breathing difficulties.

Anadolu News Agency

Bassel Ibrahim

Reading Comprehension

1. Are the following statements true or false ? Justify!

a. The second Moroccan citizen who is infected with the virus came from France?
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b. WHO doesn’t consider the virus very serious.
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c. Inability to sleep is one of the virus’s symptoms.
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d. People can travel wherever they want despite the widespread virus.
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2. Answer the following questions.

a. Who announced that COVID-19 is a dangerous situation which requires immediate

action globally?
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b. How is the infected person dealt with?
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c. What are the World Health Organization’s recommended precautions?
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3. What do the following words refer to in the text?

 The North African country: ………………………………………………

 It: …………………………………………….
4. What is the synonym of this word from the text?

 Symptoms = ………………………………...

5. In groups of four, discuss and then report the practical measures that
should be undertaken to prevent yourselves from the virus.