Table 2.

Responses of knowledge items.

Item	Correctly Responded n (%)
1. The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, malaise, dry cough and shortness of breath.	327 (92.9)
2. There is currently no proved treatment or vaccine for this infectious disease, and the main treatment is supportive.	305 (86.6)
3. Only those who are older age or having underlying disease are at a high risk of deterioration into serious condition.	71 (20.2)
4. The main mode of COVID-19 transmission is through contact.	26 (7.4)
5. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days, but may range from two to fourteen days.	290 (82.4)
6. Members of the public should go out less and reduce social activities to maintain social distance with others as far as possible.	322 (91.5)
7. Wearing rubber gloves while out in public can effectively prevent infection.	87 (24.7)
8. Persons with COVID-19 cannot spread the virus to others when a fever is not present.	190 (54.0)
9. The symptoms of COVID-19 in children and adults are similar, but the symptoms in children are generally mild.	227 (64.5)
10. N-95 respirator should be routinely worn according to the current situation.	50 (14.2)