news bulletin – answers

Mexico shuts down to stem outbreak

true/false

1. Mexico City is usually busy. T: bustling
2. Businesses are closed to try and contain the virus. T: stem the spread
3. People are not allowed to go outside. F: they are being told not to but this is not an order
4. The virus should be gone in a week. F: the crisis can’t be solved in a week
5. The Mexican economy will suffer. T
6. The most significant number of cases is in the capital. F: there are a significant number of cases in other states too
7. Other countries are banning travel to Mexico. F: they are warning against travel but not prohibiting it
8. No one can predict when the crisis will end. T: no end in sight