Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses concerns about COVID-19 spread during Thanksgiving travel, reports on the high death rates and hospitalizations in the US, and covers the FDA's upcoming decision on the Pfizer vaccine's emergency use authorization. It also highlights the Pfizer vaccine rollout in the UK and potential approval in Canada. Lastly, it mentions President-elect Joe Biden's introduction of his health team to address the pandemic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of experts regarding the Thanksgiving holiday?

Weather disruptions

Shortage of holiday supplies

Increase in travel costs

Potential spread of COVID-19

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the FDA advisory committee meeting mentioned in the transcript?

To decide on emergency use authorization for a vaccine

To discuss travel restrictions

To plan holiday celebrations

To address economic impacts of the pandemic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country started the massive rollout of the Pfizer vaccine?

United Kingdom

Canada

United States

Australia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say about the vaccine in Canada?

It will be available next year

Canadians could start receiving it next week if approved

It will not be available in Canada

It is already being distributed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of President-elect Joe Biden's health team?

To oversee international relations

To confront the pandemic

To plan national holidays

To manage economic policies