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President Joe Biden visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a place of personal significance due to his family's history with the hospital. Meanwhile, Mexico faces a severe COVID-19 crisis, surpassing India's death toll and struggling with healthcare challenges. The Mexican president has been criticized for downplaying the virus. In Europe, regulators have authorized the AstraZeneca vaccine, the third to be approved in the EU, amid criticism of slow vaccination efforts and a delivery dispute. More news stories are available on Newsy.

What significant event is associated with President Biden's visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?

• A family member's treatment

• A historical speech

• A military ceremony

• His first visit as President

Which country did Mexico surpass to have the third-highest COVID-19 death toll?

• Russia

• India

• Brazil

• United States

What challenge is Mexico facing in its healthcare system due to COVID-19?

• Inadequate testing

• Shortage of doctors

• Hospital overcrowding

• Lack of vaccines

Which vaccine was recently authorized by European regulators for use in adults across the EU?

• Pfizer

• Moderna

• AstraZeneca

• Johnson & Johnson

What criticism did the EU face regarding its COVID-19 vaccination efforts?

• Limited vaccine options

• Lack of funding

• Slow rollout

• Vaccine safety concerns