COVID-19 Cases Surge In 48 States

COVID-19 Cases Surge In 48 States

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Science, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases in the US, highlighting that only Missouri and Vermont show promising trends with a 10% improvement. In contrast, states like Connecticut and Florida have seen a 50% rise, with 27 other states experiencing increases between 10% and 50%. The US recorded the highest single-day increase since July, averaging over 55,000 new cases daily. Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that positivity rates are worsening in over 30 states. Experts caution that a new wave, combined with flu season, could lead to nearly 2,300 daily deaths. By mid-January, the US surpassed 8.1 million cases and 219,000 deaths.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two states showed a 10% improvement in COVID-19 cases?

Missouri and Vermont

Texas and Florida

Georgia and New Jersey

California and New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage increase in COVID-19 cases in Connecticut and Florida?

75%

10%

50%

25%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dr. Anthony Fauci say about the positivity rate in more than 30 states?

It is improving

It is going in the wrong direction

It is decreasing

It is stable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential daily death toll in the US if a new wave of COVID-19 coincides with flu season?

3000 deaths

1000 deaths

1500 deaths

2300 deaths

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By mid-January, how many confirmed COVID-19 cases had the US surpassed?

5 million

6.5 million

7.8 million

8.1 million