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Gage Jackson reports on the strain COVID-19 is placing on hospitals, with ICU capacities reaching critical levels, prompting a lockdown in Southern California. Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered non-essential businesses to close for three weeks. Additionally, Major League Baseball is suing insurance companies to recover pandemic-related losses. The video concludes with a promise of more updates.

What recent milestone did the number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 reach?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

What percentage of ICU capacity triggered the potential stay-at-home order in Southern California?

• 75%

• 80%

• 90%

• 85%

Which businesses are affected by the Southern California lockdown order?

• Non-essential businesses

• Grocery stores

• Pharmacies

• Banks

Why is Major League Baseball suing insurance providers?

• For broadcasting rights

• For stadium damages

• For player injuries

• For unpaid claims on all-risk policies

What was the main reason for MLB's financial losses during the past season?

• Increased player salaries

• Higher travel costs

• Player strikes

• Empty stadiums due to the pandemic