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The video covers President Trump's announcement on the COVID-19 vaccine timeline, with expectations for availability by April. The CDC's Director, Robert Redfield, provides a different timeline, suggesting widespread availability by the third quarter of 2021. The CDC has also updated its guidelines to recommend testing for asymptomatic individuals who have been in close contact with infected persons. France reports a record increase in COVID-19 cases, attributed to higher infection rates and increased testing. The video concludes with a promotion of Newsy's Emmy-nominated Bellingcat series on international conflicts.

What did President Trump announce regarding the COVID-19 vaccine timeline?

• It will be ready within 24 hours of approval.

• It will be available by the end of 2022.

• It will be available for children first.

• It will be distributed only in Europe.

According to the CDC Director, when will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available to the general public?

• By the end of 2020

• In the third quarter of 2021

• In January 2021

• By April 2021

What is the CDC's updated guideline regarding COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic individuals?

• They should not be tested at all.

• They should be tested only if they are healthcare workers.

• They should be tested if they have been in close contact with an infected person.

• They should only be tested if they develop symptoms.

What was the previous CDC guideline about testing people who were in close contact with COVID-19 patients?

• They should be tested only if they show symptoms.

• They should be tested only after 30 minutes of contact.

• They did not necessarily need to be tested.

• They needed to be tested immediately.

What contributed to the spike in COVID-19 cases in France?

• A lack of healthcare facilities

• A decrease in testing

• A new virus strain

• A higher infection rate and increased testing