3 Things You Need to Know About COVID Today

The video discusses the current COVID-19 situation in the US, highlighting over 120,000 new cases daily, primarily due to the Delta variant, while the Omicron variant spreads. It outlines new travel restrictions requiring a negative COVID test for US entry and NYC's vaccine mandate for private employers starting December 27th. The video also examines the higher COVID-19 death rates in Trump-supporting counties compared to Biden-supporting ones, attributing this to polarization and misinformation.

What is the average number of new COVID-19 cases per day in the US as mentioned in the video?

• 150,000

• 120,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

Where was the Omicron variant first detected, according to the video?

• South Africa

• India

• United Kingdom

• United States

What new requirement is imposed on international travelers entering the US?

• Quarantine for 14 days

• Negative COVID test within one day of boarding

• Proof of vaccination

• Travel insurance

What significant measure did New York City implement to combat the Omicron variant?

• Closure of public transport

• Vaccine mandate for all private employers

• Mandatory mask-wearing outdoors

• Curfew for all residents

According to the analysis, which group is more likely to die from COVID-19?

• Residents in counties that voted for Trump

• Residents in counties that voted for Biden

• Residents in rural areas

• Residents in urban areas