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On May 14th, Dr. Rick Bright, a former health official, warned Congress about a potential COVID-19 resurgence in the fall, compounded by seasonal influenza, which could lead to a severe winter without better planning. Dr. Bright, who was removed from his position, filed a whistleblower complaint alleging his dismissal was due to his criticism of the Trump administration's interest in unproven coronavirus treatments. The Department of Health and Human Services disputes these claims. Meanwhile, nearly three million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, with a total of 36.5 million seeking aid over the past eight weeks, highlighting the pandemic's economic impact.

What did Dr. Rick Bright warn Congress about regarding the upcoming fall season?

• A new vaccine being available

• The end of the pandemic

• A decrease in COVID-19 cases

• A resurgence of COVID-19 compounded by seasonal influenza

Why did Dr. Rick Bright file a whistleblower complaint?

• He disagreed with the Department of Health and Human Services

• He wanted a promotion

• He was removed for criticizing unproven coronavirus treatments

• He was unhappy with his salary

What was the response of the Department of Health and Human Services to Dr. Bright's claims?

• They strongly disagreed with his claims

• They agreed with his claims

• They supported his removal

• They had no comment

How many Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the last reported week?

• Four million

• Nearly three million

• Two million

• One million

Over the past eight weeks, how many US workers have sought unemployment aid?

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 36.5 million

• 20 million