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On May 12th, top health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, testified about the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting that eight vaccines are in development. Fauci emphasized the importance of having multiple vaccine candidates for global availability but cautioned against expecting a vaccine by fall. Additionally, special elections are taking place in California, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, with mail-in ballots being a key feature. Newsy offers opinion-free news coverage of these events.

What did Dr. Anthony Fauci emphasize about the vaccine development process?

• There is only one vaccine candidate in development.

• Having multiple successful vaccines is crucial for global distribution.

• Vaccine development is not a priority.

• A vaccine will definitely be ready by fall.

Why did Dr. Fauci describe the expectation of a vaccine by fall as 'a bridge too far'?

• He feels the timeline is too optimistic given the current progress.

• He thinks the vaccine development process is too slow.

• He believes the virus will disappear on its own.

• He is not involved in the vaccine development process.

Which state is holding a special election for the seat vacated by former Democratic Rep Katie Hill?

• New York

• California

• Nebraska

• Wisconsin

What voting method is being used in California's special election?

• Phone voting

• Online voting

• In-person voting only

• Mail-in ballots

Which state is holding its primary election with polling locations open?

• California

• Nebraska

• Wisconsin

• Texas