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The Trump administration has notified the UN of the US's intent to withdraw from the WHO by July 2021, raising concerns about the global pandemic response. Trump criticized WHO's handling of COVID-19. The US government is investing heavily in vaccine development, including a $1.6 billion deal with Nova VAX to produce 100 million doses by next year. Overall, $4 billion has been allocated to various companies for vaccine development.

What is the condition for the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization to take effect?

• Approval from the US Congress

• A one-year notice and meeting financial obligations

• Immediate withdrawal without notice

• A public referendum

What is the main concern of health experts regarding the US withdrawal from the WHO?

• Decreased vaccine availability

• Loss of US healthcare jobs

• Increased healthcare costs

• Weakened global response to the pandemic

What criticism did President Trump have about the World Health Organization?

• It has ignored US healthcare policies

• It has focused too much on vaccine development

• It has not done enough to slow the virus

• It has been too aggressive in its response

How much money did the federal government agree to pay Nova VAX for vaccine development?

• $4 billion

• $500 million

• $1.6 billion

• $2 billion

How many companies have received federal funding for vaccine development?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Eight