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Johanna Grenway reports on the latest headlines, including the distribution of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in the US, the $900 billion relief package aimed at aiding businesses and individuals, and the European response to a new, more transmissible strain of COVID-19. The relief package includes $300 weekly checks for the unemployed and $600 stimulus payments. In Europe, several countries have banned flights from the UK due to the new strain, leading to stricter restrictions in London and southern England.

What is the name of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the US?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Pfizer

• AstraZeneca

• Moderna

What is the total value of the US relief package discussed in the video?

• $500 billion

• $750 billion

• $900 billion

• $1 trillion

Which of the following is NOT a component of the US relief package?

• Aid to businesses

• $300 weekly checks for the unemployed

• Free healthcare for all

• $600 stimulus payments to most Americans

Which European country is NOT mentioned as banning flights from the UK?

• France

• Belgium

• Austria

• Netherlands

What percentage more transmissible is the new COVID-19 strain found in the UK?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%