Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Gage Jackson reports on the COVID-19 situation in the USA, urging Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving due to rising cases and hospitalizations. Despite a predicted decline in travel, millions are still expected to travel. Public health experts warn against large gatherings. Additionally, Trevor Noah is announced as the host for the upcoming Grammy Awards.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current situation in the USA regarding COVID-19 hospitalizations during Thanksgiving?

The virus has been completely eradicated.

There are no new cases reported.

Over 85,000 people are hospitalized.

Hospitalizations are at an all-time low.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are states responding to the rising COVID-19 cases during the holiday season?

By increasing virus restrictions.

By reducing virus restrictions.

By closing all hospitals.

By ignoring the situation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected trend in Thanksgiving travel according to AAA?

Complete cancellation of travel.

A 10% increase in travel.

A 10% decline in travel.

No change in travel patterns.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of public health experts regarding Thanksgiving gatherings?

The lack of food supplies.

The risk of large gatherings with those outside your immediate household.

The increase in online shopping.

The closure of airports.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been announced as the host for the upcoming Grammy Awards?

Trevor Noah

Oprah Winfrey

Ellen DeGeneres

Jimmy Fallon