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Vice President Mike Pence addressed the lack of COVID-19 testing kits, announcing that 1,000,000 tests will be distributed nationwide by the weekend. LabCorp and Quest are aiding in production as cases rise, especially on the West Coast. The 2020 presidential race is heating up with Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders focusing on March 10th contests across six states. Meanwhile, American troops are being sent to the US-Mexico border to assist CBP officers after a court blocked the 'remain in Mexico' policy. The Justice Department is appealing to the Supreme Court to maintain the policy during the appeal process.

What action did Vice President Mike Pence announce to address the criticism over coronavirus testing kits?

• He ordered the closure of all schools.

• He declared a state of emergency.

• He stated that 1,000,000 tests would be delivered by the weekend.

• He announced a nationwide lockdown.

Which companies joined the effort to produce more coronavirus testing kits?

• Roche and Abbott

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

• LabCorp and Quest

• Pfizer and Moderna

On which date are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders focusing their campaign efforts?

• March 3rd

• March 20th

• March 10th

• March 15th

How many delegates are up for grabs in the six states holding contests on March 10th?

• 250

• 300

• 400

• 352

Why are American troops being sent to the US-Mexico border?

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To build a new wall

• To assist CBP officers after a court blocked the 'remain in Mexico' policy

• To conduct military exercises