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The US has reported over 200,000 new COVID-19 cases for two consecutive days, surpassing 14 million cases nationwide. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and the FDA is set to discuss emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. The job market is struggling, with only 245,000 new jobs added in November and over 10 million Americans unemployed. President-elect Joe Biden calls for a new COVID-19 relief package and outlines plans to control the pandemic and revive the economy.

What recent development has significantly increased the strain on US hospitals?

• Over 200,000 new COVID-19 cases reported for two consecutive days

• An earthquake in California

• A new flu outbreak

• A shortage of medical staff

What is the FDA planning to discuss in their upcoming meeting?

• A new healthcare bill

• The impact of COVID-19 on schools

• Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine candidate

• New hospital regulations

How many new jobs were added in the US in November according to the report?

• 1 million

• 245,000

• 500,000

• 100,000

What is the current unemployment rate in the US as mentioned in the report?

• 8.0%

• 7.2%

• 6.7%

• 5.5%

What is one of the key actions President-elect Joe Biden is urging Congress to take?

• Increase military spending

• Pass a new COVID-19 relief package

• Implement new tax cuts

• Ban international travel