Asked by Jessica Jackson on May 17, 2024
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A Chinese farmer first brought the SARS virus to Hong Kong.
Chinese Farmer
describes a person engaged in agriculture in China, often working on small-scale family-owned farms, dealing with the challenges of modernization and policy changes.
SARS Virus
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus is a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus.
- Understand the effects of diseases and pandemics, such as SARS, on public health.
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Jamila PerkinsMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The SARS virus is believed to have originated from bats and was transmitted to humans either directly or through animals such as civet cats in markets, not specifically brought by a Chinese farmer to Hong Kong.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the effects of diseases and pandemics, such as SARS, on public health.