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Gage Jackson reports on the worsening COVID-19 situation in the US, with over a million new infections in a week and a daily death toll averaging 1500. Disney plans to lay off 32,000 employees due to pandemic struggles, with 37,000 furloughed. The 11th annual Small Business Saturday faces challenges from COVID-19, with spending expected to drop significantly. The report encourages supporting local businesses over large chains.

What was the average daily death toll in the US due to COVID-19 as reported?

• 1500 fatalities per day

• 2500 fatalities per day

• 1000 fatalities per day

• 2000 fatalities per day

How many additional employees did Disney plan to lay off due to the pandemic?

• 3000 employees

• 2000 employees

• 5000 employees

• 4000 employees

What was the total number of employees Disney expected to terminate in its parks division?

• 34,000 employees

• 32,000 employees

• 30,000 employees

• 28,000 employees

What was the record spending amount on Small Business Saturday last year?

• $22 billion

• $20 billion

• $18 billion

• $15 billion

What is the expected trend for spending on Small Business Saturday this year?

• Spending is expected to increase

• Spending is expected to remain the same

• Spending is expected to be sharply down

• Spending is expected to slightly increase