Quarantine and COVID-19 Explained

COVID-19, more commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, is causing quarantines all over the world. What exactly does that mean?

Watch the video then answer the question below:

A quarantine happens when a person gets infected.
a) True
b) False
c) Maybe

Quarantines are implemented in order to  
a) determine the incubation period of a virus
b) determine the healing period of an infected person
c) determine the symptoms of a virus

Which of the following statements is true?
a) Isolation is the same as a quarantine
b) Isolation is meant for healthy persons
c) Isolation is meant for infected persons

What are some of the disadvantages of quarantine that the video mentioned?
a) the government may act harshly
b) doctors may not visit infected communities
c) the people may easily get bored
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Why do people still feel that quarantine is like being in a prison?
a) quarantine doesn't give you enough freedom
b) activities are confined in one setting
c) both A and B

Debate:Think about these questions - let’s talk about them in class [also prepare some of your own]

1. Is your government currently implementing mandatory quarantine?
2. What's your opinion about your government's decision regarding mandatory quarantine?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mandatory quarantine or Cordon Sanitaire?