Vice President Pence Says U.S. Can Double Coronavirus Testing

Vice President Pence Says U.S. Can Double Coronavirus Testing

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The video discusses the challenges of increasing coronavirus testing in the US. Vice President Pence suggests that testing could be doubled or tripled if states open all testing labs. However, state leaders like Virginia's Ralph Northam and Ohio's Mike Dewine express concerns about resource shortages. The video also touches on President Trump's comments about scaling back social distancing and the protests against economic shutdowns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Vice President Pence suggest about coronavirus testing in the US?

The US should rely on other countries for testing.

The US should only test symptomatic individuals.

The US could double or triple its testing numbers.

The US should stop testing altogether.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current daily testing capacity in the US as mentioned in the video?

50,000 tests per day

100,000 tests per day

150,000 tests per day

200,000 tests per day

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons state leaders believe they cannot increase testing?

Lack of trained personnel

Too many testing facilities

Lack of interest from the public

Insufficient resources and global shortages

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state governor mentioned a worldwide shortage affecting testing capacity?

Texas Governor

Ohio Governor

New York Governor

California Governor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump suggest regarding social distancing practices?

They could soon be scaled back.

They should be enforced by the military.

They should remain unchanged.

They should be made stricter.