U.S. Agrees To Buy 100 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine

The US government has secured a deal with BioNTech for up to 600 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with an initial payment of nearly $2 billion for the first 100 million doses. The deal includes an option for an additional 500 million doses, pending FDA emergency use authorization. President Trump acknowledges the pandemic's challenges, stating it may worsen before improving. HHS Secretary Alex Azar highlights the importance of Operation Warp Speed in increasing the chances of a safe vaccine by year-end. The USA leads globally in COVID-19 cases, with nearly 4 million confirmed cases.

What is the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses the US government aims to secure from BioNTech?

• 600 million

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 100 million

What is the condition for the US to secure an additional 500 million doses of the vaccine?

• Completion of phase two trials

• FDA emergency use authorization

• Completion of phase one trials

• Approval from the World Health Organization

According to President Trump, what is the expected trend of the pandemic in the coming months?

• It will end soon

• It will worsen before getting better

• It will remain stable

• It will improve rapidly

What is the goal of Operation Warp Speed as mentioned by HHS Secretary Alex Azar?

• To reduce vaccine costs

• To develop a new vaccine technology

• To increase the odds of having a vaccine by the end of the year

• To distribute vaccines globally

Which country leads in global COVID-19 case numbers according to the transcript?

• India

• Brazil

• USA

• Russia