Chapter 1
The outbreak and global spread of SARS-CoV-2
Chapter 2
Deciphering the virus: Science under the microscope
Chapter 3
The race for a shield: Vaccine breakthrough
Chapter 4
A world transformed: Adaptation and future prep
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of the COVID-19 pandemic
Ch 4 · A world transformed: Adaptation and future prep
doctorx Researchers tracked SARS-CoV-2 in Denmark's mink farms and North American white-tailed deer to understand the threat of animal-to-human
doctorx Glowing spike-protein spheres float above an empty metropolis with blue plexiglass barriers.
Fun Fact
Mink farm lockdown: In late 2020, Denmark culled its entire population of over 15 million farmed minks after a mutated strain of COVID-19 spread from minks to humans.
Glossary
telemedicine (noun)
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology. In 2020, healthcare systems globally adopted virtual consultations to maintain patient care during lockdowns.
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology. In 2020, healthcare systems globally adopted virtual consultations to maintain patient care during lockdowns.
Quiz
Why is wastewater monitoring considered an effective 'early warning' system for COVID-19 outbreaks?
Quiz
In what month and year did the CDC launch the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) in the United States?
Quiz
Which of the following is considered a vital tool for tracking new COVID-19 variants globally in real-time?
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Which videoconferencing app saw its daily meeting participants spike from 10 million in Dec 2019 to over 300 million in April 2020?
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When did the World Health Organization officially end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?
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Which animal species was culled by the millions in Denmark in late 2020 due to fears of a mutated COVID-19 strain?
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Which wild animal species in North America was found to have widespread SARS-CoV-2 exposure, raising concerns about animal reservoirs?