Weekly Health Quiz: Autism, COVID and Panic

October 19, 2020
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1 Which public figure recently contracted SARS-CoV-2 infection and was treated with two experimental drugs, Gilead's remdesivir and Regeneron's REGN-COV2?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
President Donald J. Trump
October 2, 2020, President Donald Trump announced he had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. He received a variety of treatments, including both holistically-leaning alternatives and the experimental drugs remdesivir and REGN-COV2. Learn more.
First Lady Melania Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

2 A September 2020 meta-analysis concluded there is a significant relationship between autism and which of the following?

Aluminum
Copper
Mercury
A September 2020 meta-analysis concludes there is a significant relationship between autism and concentrations of mercury in the body. According to the researchers, the mercury concentration can be listed as a pathogenic cause for autism. Learn more.
Iron

3 Mounting evidence suggest immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection among the global population may be around:

Below 10%
25%
50%
80%
German research shows that even among unexposed individuals, 81% were resistant or immune to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Mathematical modeling also suggests immunity against SARS-CoV-2, globally, might be as high as 80%. Learn more.

4 A pandemic may trigger panic buying and hoarding, in part, due to a:

Perception of scarcity
There are some psychological explanations, including the fact that a perception of scarcity is linked with panic buying and hoarding, along with feelings of insecurity that trigger people's desire to collect things. Learn more.
Inability to leave the house
Desire for something to do
Miscommunication about availability

5 Which of the following has been shown to have a direct antiviral effect on SARS-CoV-2, effectively blocking viral replication in vitro?

UVB light
Nitric oxide (NO)

Recent research shows nitric oxide (NO) has a direct antiviral effect on SARS-CoV-2, effectively blocking viral replication in vitro. Learn more.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
Oxygen (O₂)

6 Which of the following statements is true?

Australian citizens are suing the government for damages
The Swedish government is being sued by a coalition of nations for refusing to shut down businesses, putting the public at risk
An international network of lawyers is preparing a class-action lawsuit against those responsible for global lockdowns
The German Corona Extra-Parliamentary Inquiry Committee, founded by four trial attorneys, will investigate and prosecute those responsible for implementing lockdowns around the world and using fraudulent testing to engineer the appearance of a dangerous pandemic. They will be working with an international network of lawyers to argue the biggest tort case ever. Learn more.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been indicted for manslaughter, resulting from his nursing home policy during the pandemic

7 The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed:

Healthier behaviors and practices
Improved social discourse
Greater trust in science
Massive wealth transfer to the rich
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a massive transfer of wealth to the rich. Learn more.

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