Answer:
A. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people 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.
B. 1.) Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
Stay 6 feet apart from others who don't live with you.
2.) Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
3.) Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
4.) Wash your hands often with soap and water.
C. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced uncertainty into major aspects of national and global society, including for schools. For example, there is uncertainty about how school closures last spring impacted student achievement, as well as how the rapid conversion of most instruction to an online platform this academic year will continue to affect achievement.
D. The COVID-19 pandemic requires that we remain vigilant in our daily lives until we can safely return to everyday activities. We can each take some simple steps to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease and protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.
