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JST Ruberg reports on the FDA's endorsement of the Moderna vaccine, expected to be approved for emergency use. The US surpasses 17 million COVID-19 cases. Vice President Pence campaigns in Georgia for the Senate runoff elections and plans to get vaccinated publicly. President-elect Biden's cabinet picks include Michael Regan for the EPA and Deb Haaland for the Interior Department, marking historic diversity.

What did the FDA advisory panel recently endorse?

• A new testing method for COVID-19

• A nationwide lockdown

• The Moderna vaccine candidate

• A new treatment for COVID-19

What significant milestone did the US reach in terms of COVID-19 cases?

• 20 million cases

• 15 million cases

• 10 million cases

• 17 million cases

What is the purpose of Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Georgia?

• To oversee vaccine distribution

• To attend a public health conference

• To campaign for two incumbent Republican senators

• To announce a new COVID-19 relief package

Who is President-elect Joe Biden planning to nominate to lead the EPA?

• Kamala Harris

• Sharice Davids

• Michael Regan

• Deb Haaland

If confirmed, what historic first would Deb Haaland achieve?

• First Asian American to lead a federal agency

• First Native American to helm the Interior Department

• First woman to lead the EPA

• First Hispanic woman in the cabinet