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Dr. Anthony Fauci predicts the US could reach herd immunity by late spring or early summer, with some normality by next fall. Despite vaccine rollouts, public health measures like masks and social distancing will continue into late 2021. The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 test by Illume, providing results in under 20 minutes. The test is available for individuals over 2 years old, with or without symptoms, and the company plans to produce 100,000 tests daily by next month. Special thanks to Kaiser Health News for the health headlines.

According to Dr. Fauci, when might the US achieve herd immunity against COVID-19?

• By late spring or early summer

• By the end of the year

• By next winter

• By early fall

What public health measures does Dr. Fauci suggest will continue even as vaccines are distributed?

• Travel restrictions

• Wearing masks and social distancing

• School closures

• Lockdowns

What is significant about the FDA's recent authorization related to COVID-19 testing?

• It is the first vaccine for children

• It is the first treatment for COVID-19

• It is the first fully at-home, over-the-counter test

• It is the first test requiring a prescription

How long does the Illume COVID-19 home test take to provide results?

• Under 40 minutes

• Under 30 minutes

• Under 20 minutes

• Under 10 minutes

What is the expected daily production of the Illume COVID-19 home test by next month?

• 100,000 tests per day

• 50,000 tests per day

• 75,000 tests per day

• 150,000 tests per day