Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hand or using alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.