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The transcript discusses a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which found that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, when combined with an antibiotic, did not benefit COVID-19 patients and increased the risk of cardiac arrest. Additionally, it highlights a free online course on contact tracing launched by John Hopkins University, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in New York.

What was the outcome of the study on hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment?

• It showed significant benefits.

• It had no noticeable advantages.

• It cured all patients.

• It was not tested.

What risk increased for patients who took hydroxychloroquine with an antibiotic?

• Kidney failure

• Respiratory issues

• Cardiac arrest

• Liver damage

Who funded the contact tracing course introduced by John Hopkins University?

• Kaiser Health News

• The federal government

• The World Health Organization

• Bloomberg Philanthropies

What is the primary goal of the contact tracing course?

• To provide financial aid

• To develop a vaccine

• To train people to slow the spread of COVID-19

• To improve hospital infrastructure

How many people have signed up to be contact tracers in New York?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 5,000