--- title: "Notes and summary: COVID-19" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 1 key: "semester_5/communication_english:notes-summary-covid-19-precautions" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/notes-summary-covid-19-precautions site: BCT Engineering --- # Notes and summary: COVID-19 Communication English · Chapter 1: Intensive Reading - Asked in: 2078 Kartik, 5+5 marks - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/notes-summary-covid-19-precautions - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-1 ## Question Read the following text carefully, make notes and write a summary of it. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. [passage of about 200 words on COVID-19 symptoms, prevention, respiratory etiquette and community precautions] ... If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms well ventilated, avoiding crowds, cleaning your hands and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. ## Short answer COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus, spreading mainly through droplets. Most cases are mild, but the elderly and those with underlying conditions are at higher risk. Prevention includes hand hygiene, coughing etiquette, physical distancing, masks, ventilation, and avoiding crowds. ## Answer #### Notes **Title: COVID-19 and precautions** 1. **Disease** - Infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus - Most infected people have mild to moderate respiratory illness; some become seriously ill, especially the elderly and those with other conditions 2. **Spread** - Mainly through droplets from nose or mouth when an infected person coughs or sneezes 3. **Prevention** - Wash hands often or use alcohol-based rub - Cough or sneeze into bent elbow or tissue (respiratory etiquette) - Avoid touching face 4. **Community precautions** - Physical distancing - Wear a mask - Keep rooms well ventilated - Avoid crowds - Clean hands regularly #### Summary COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus. Most patients have mild or moderate respiratory illness, but some, especially the elderly and those with other illnesses, become seriously ill. It spreads mainly through droplets from coughs and sneezes. To stay safe, people should wash their hands often, cough into a bent elbow or tissue, keep distance, wear masks, ventilate rooms and avoid crowds. *(About 70 words. Details beyond the opening and closing sentences are standard public-health points.)* ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What causes COVID-19? A. A newly discovered coronavirus B. A bacterium in water C. An old influenza virus D. A parasite carried by insects Answer: A. It is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. (Key point: Cause) 2. How does it mainly spread? A. Through contaminated food only B. Through mosquito bites C. Through droplets from the nose or mouth when an infected person coughs or sneezes D. Through sunlight Answer: C. Droplets from coughs and sneezes are the main route. (Key point: Spread) 3. Which of these is a precaution given for a community where COVID-19 is spreading? A. Physical distancing, wearing a mask and keeping rooms well ventilated B. Closing all windows to keep warmth C. Gathering in large groups to build immunity D. Avoiding hand washing to protect the skin Answer: A. Distancing, masks, ventilation, avoiding crowds, hand cleaning and coughing into an elbow are listed. 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