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JST Ruberg reports on the FDA's review of the Pfizer vaccine, which is already approved in the UK and Canada. The US has purchased 100 million doses. The Moderna vaccine is also awaiting approval. The US has set new pandemic records with over 3000 deaths in a day and rising hospitalizations. The pandemic's surge has led to increased unemployment claims, with 853,000 new claims last week. Congress needs to act to extend benefits expiring soon.

Which countries have approved the Pfizer vaccine before the FDA advisory panel meeting?

• Canada and Australia

• United Kingdom and Canada

• United States and Canada

• United Kingdom and Australia

How many doses of the Pfizer vaccine did the Trump administration purchase?

• 150 million doses

• 200 million doses

• 100 million doses

• 50 million doses

What new record did the US set regarding COVID-19?

• Exceeding 2000 deaths in a day

• Exceeding 3000 deaths in a day

• Exceeding 4000 deaths in a day

• Exceeding 5000 deaths in a day

Since when have deaths, hospitalizations, and cases been climbing in the US?

• Since the beginning of September

• Since the beginning of December

• Since the beginning of October

• Since the beginning of November

How many Americans applied for unemployment benefits for the first time last week?

• 853,000

• 753,000

• 1,053,000

• 953,000