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The Senate has passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, which includes $1400 stimulus payments and extends unemployment benefits. The bill now moves to the House for approval. Meanwhile, several states, including Texas and Mississippi, are lifting COVID restrictions, with Texas fully reopening and removing mask mandates. Movie theaters in New York and California are set to reopen, and live events may return if infection rates drop. FEMA is launching new vaccination sites, and over 28 million Americans have been vaccinated. The CDC will soon release safety guidelines for vaccinated individuals.

What is the total value of the COVID relief package passed by the Senate?

• $2.1 trillion

• $1.9 trillion

• $2.5 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

Which state has announced a full reopening and lifting of mask mandates?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

Which states are mentioned as lifting COVID-19 restrictions?

• Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

• Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado

• California, New York, Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• Texas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Iowa, Montana

How many Americans have been fully vaccinated according to the transcript?

• 28 million

• 18 million

• 38 million

• 48 million

What percentage of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated?

• 10%

• 8%

• 5%

• 12%