The Red/Blue Disparity in COVID Deaths

The Red/Blue Disparity in COVID Deaths

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Science, Social Studies, Health

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the significant decline in daily COVID-19 cases, noting a 57% drop since September 1st. However, the death rate remains high, particularly in Republican-leaning areas, due to vaccination disparities. Expanding vaccine eligibility could help control future case numbers. The FDA has approved Pfizer's vaccine for children aged five and older, with vaccinations potentially starting in early November.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage decline in daily coronavirus cases was observed since September 1st?

30%

90%

57%

75%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which regions have COVID-19 cases been declining?

Only in rural areas

Only in urban areas

Only in coastal areas

In every region

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much higher is the COVID-19 death rate in the reddest 10th of the US compared to the bluest 10th?

8 times higher

6 times higher

4 times higher

2 times higher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor is attributed to the disparity in COVID-19 death rates between different political regions?

Population density

Weather conditions

Partisanship over vaccinations

Differences in healthcare facilities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For which age group did the FDA approve Pfizer's vaccine?

Children as young as 10 years old

Children as young as 3 years old

Children as young as 7 years old

Children as young as 5 years old