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The video discusses recent health headlines, highlighting a study by UC Berkeley on the effectiveness of COVID-19 shutdown measures in the US, which prevented around 60 million infections. It emphasizes the importance of timing in implementing these measures. Additionally, the FDA has approved a second saliva-based COVID-19 test kit, priced at $140, to enhance testing capacity amid rising infections. The video concludes with acknowledgments to Kaiser Health News.

According to the University of California Berkeley study, what was a critical factor in the effectiveness of the US shutdown measures?

• The number of people staying at home

• The economic impact of the shutdown

• The duration of the shutdown

• The timing of the shutdown orders

What is the main advantage of the newly approved saliva-based coronavirus testing kit?

• It provides instant results

• It is cheaper than other tests

• It allows at-home sample collection

• It is available for free

What must customers do to determine their eligibility for the saliva-based test?

• Visit a testing center

• Complete an online survey

• Consult with a doctor

• Call a helpline

What is the price of the saliva-based coronavirus testing kit?

• $140.00

• $120.00

• $160.00

• $100.00

What is the US focusing on as it deals with a rise in infections while reopening the economy?

• Implementing new shutdowns

• Increasing testing capacity

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Developing a vaccine