Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers a new COVID-19 variant detected in Colorado, which is more contagious but can be countered by existing vaccines. President-elect Joe Biden plans to use the Defense Production Act to boost vaccine production and criticized the Trump administration for slow vaccine distribution. The CDC reports 2 million doses administered out of 11 million distributed. Biden also emphasizes mask-wearing. Additionally, the Boeing 737 Max has resumed flights in the US after being grounded due to past crashes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern about the new coronavirus variant found in Colorado?

It is resistant to current vaccines.

It is believed to be more contagious.

It causes more severe symptoms.

It has a higher mortality rate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does President-elect Joe Biden plan to take to improve the US COVID-19 response?

Mandate vaccinations for all citizens.

Use the Defense Production Act to boost vaccine production.

Increase testing facilities.

Implement a nationwide lockdown.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered according to the CDC?

About 10 million doses.

About 5 million doses.

About 2 million doses.

About 1 million doses.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the Boeing 737 Max being grounded?

Two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

New safety regulations by the FAA.

A global pandemic affecting air travel.

Technical malfunctions during flights.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airline was the first to fly the Boeing 737 Max after its grounding?

Southwest Airlines

Delta Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines