Table 2.

Knowledge level of respondents regarding COVID-19 (N = 981)

Items	Accuracy n(%)
Recognition of COVID-19
1.COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infection characterized by fever, dry cough, and fatigue.	857 (87.4)
2.The genetic characteristics of COVID-19 are not significantly different from those of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).	621 (63.3)
3.COVID-19 was not sensitive to heat.	676 (68.9)
4.All infected cases present with symptoms of fever.	621 (63.3)
5.People generally susceptible to COVID −19.	737 (75.1)
6.Specific drugs are available to treat severe cases of COVID-19.	793 (80.8)
Transmission Mode
7.COVID −19 can be spread through close contact with an infected person.	871 (88.8)
8.COVID −19 can be spread by droplets produced when you cough, sneeze or talk to an infected person.	895 (91.2)
9.Asymptomatic infected persons may become the source of the COVID − 19 infection.	786 (80.1)
Preventive measures and treatment
10.Cover your nose and mouth completely with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or bend your elbow to prevent COVID − 19 transmission.	647 (66.0)
11.Saltwater gargling is effective in preventing COVID − 19 transmission.	697 (71.0)
12.Drinking strong alcohol can effectively prevent COVID − 19 transmission.	832 (84.8)
13.Wearing a mask can prevent COVID −19 transmission.	870 (88.7)
14.Influenza vaccination is an effective means of preventing COVID −19 transmission.	637 (64.9)
15.Avoiding crowded places can help prevent transmission of COVID − 19.	887 (90.4)
16.Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat COVID −19 cases.	616 (62.8)
Mortality rate
17.So far, public data show that the mortality rate of the COVID −19 pneumonia is higher than MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome).	409 (41.7)
18.So far, public data show that the mortality rate of the COVID −19 pneumonia is lower than that of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).	539 (54.9)
Average accuracy	73.6