110,000 COVID Deaths Projected By December 1st

The video discusses the impact of the Delta variant on the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the US, with 140,000 new cases daily. Projections indicate 110,000 more deaths by December 1st, with hospitalizations peaking in some states but rising elsewhere. Vaccination is crucial, as public behavior suggests many believe the epidemic is over. Some states mandate vaccines for healthcare workers, with 53% of the US population vaccinated.

What is the primary cause of the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the US?

• The Gamma variant

• The Delta variant

• The Alpha variant

• The Beta variant

Which factor is crucial in determining the future course of the COVID-19 epidemic?

• The number of new variants

• The availability of hospital beds

• The level of public gatherings

• The vaccination rate

By the third week of September, how many people are expected to be hospitalized due to COVID-19?

• 100,000

• 125,000

• 150,000

• 175,000

Which states or cities are mentioned as requiring COVID vaccines for healthcare workers?

• Washington, Oregon, and Nevada

• Colorado, Illinois, and Maryland

• New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

• California, Texas, and Florida

As of the transcript, what percentage of the US population is vaccinated?

• 45%

• 53%

• 60%

• 70%