Sluggish Vaccine Campaign Raises Specter of U.S. Dysfunction

Sluggish Vaccine Campaign Raises Specter of U.S. Dysfunction

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The video discusses the detection of a new COVID-19 strain in the US, highlighting its spread and the lack of screening. It addresses the challenges of vaccine distribution, particularly the need for super-cold storage, and the potential of the AstraZeneca vaccine for developing countries. The video also reviews the US's slow vaccination progress, falling short of the Trump administration's year-end target, and the logistical hurdles faced.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant concern regarding the new COVID-19 strain detected in California and Colorado?

It causes more severe symptoms.

It has been detected in people with travel history to the UK.

It is spreading among people without travel history.

It is resistant to current vaccines.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are developing countries betting heavily on the AstraZeneca vaccine?

It only requires normal refrigeration.

It is cheaper than other vaccines.

It requires deep freezing for storage.

It is more effective than Moderna and Pfizer.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in distributing the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines?

They are not effective.

They have not been approved.

They require deep freezing.

They are too expensive.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trump administration's vaccination goal by the end of the year?

25 million people

20 million people

15 million people

10 million people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people had been vaccinated in the US by the end of the year?

1 million

2.7 million

5 million

10 million