Current Events and Public Health Issues

The video discusses the CDC's updated mask guidance for vaccinated Americans, allowing them to forgo masks in most settings. This has led to varied responses from states, businesses, and individuals. The video also covers the debate over holding the Tokyo Olympics amid rising COVID-19 cases in Japan, with concerns from sponsors, athletes, and the public. Lastly, a meteorologist humorously handles a technical glitch during a live weather report.

What did the CDC recently announce regarding mask-wearing for fully vaccinated individuals?

• They must continue wearing masks indoors.

• They can stop wearing masks both indoors and outdoors.

• They should only wear masks outdoors.

• They need to wear masks only in crowded places.

Which organization expressed disagreement with the CDC's new mask guidance?

• American Medical Association

• America's biggest union of registered nurses

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is the main concern for businesses regarding the new mask guidance?

• Providing free masks to all customers

• Increasing the price of masks

• Deciding whether to require masks for customers and employees

• Reducing store hours

What accounts for the largest share of the cost of building a new house?

• Major systems

• Foundation

• Framing

• Interior finishes

What is the main concern regarding the Tokyo Summer Olympics?

• Insufficient athletes

• Weather conditions

• Rising COVID-19 cases in Japan

• Lack of sponsors

Which company expressed concern about hosting the Tokyo Olympics?

• Coca-Cola

• Nike

• Toyota

• Samsung

What percentage of Japan's population has been fully vaccinated?

• 50%

• 10%

• 1%

• 25%

What creative action did the meteorologist take during a technical glitch?

• She started singing.

• She performed a silly walk and a conga line.

• She left the studio.

• She called for technical support.

What was the meteorologist's response to the technical glitch described as?

• Unprofessional

• Confusing

• Boring

• Hilarious

What was the weather report described as after the technical glitch?

• Sunny and clear

• Partly cloudy

• Partly glitchy with a 100% chance of awesome

• Rainy with a chance of humor