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Jay Struber reports on the COVID-19 crisis in California, highlighting the surge in cases and the state's response, including ordering additional body bags. The report also covers the emotional experience of a doctor receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Additionally, federal officials announced that the monarch butterfly will not receive full endangered species protection, despite a significant population decline. The segment concludes with a summary of these top stories.

What recent action did California take in response to the COVID-19 crisis?

• Ordered additional vaccines

• Purchased extra body bags

• Implemented a new lockdown

• Closed all schools

How many people were reported to be hospitalized nationwide due to COVID-19?

• Over 50,000

• Over 75,000

• Over 110,000

• Over 150,000

What mixed emotions did the doctor experience when receiving the Pfizer vaccine?

• Fear and happiness

• Excitement and relief

• Joy and sadness

• Excitement and bittersweet feelings

What is the current status of the monarch butterfly according to federal officials?

• It is fully protected as an endangered species

• It is not receiving full protection as an endangered species

• It is thriving and not at risk

• It is extinct

Since when has the population of monarch butterflies west of the Rocky Mountains been declining?

• Since the 1970s

• Since the 1990s

• Since the 1960s

• Since the 1980s