Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Health Sciences, Biology

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The video discusses the availability of a third dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people with compromised immune systems, following approval from the FDA and CDC. It also highlights the rise in reusable face mask sales due to the Delta variant. Additionally, the video covers the increase in migrant apprehensions at the US-Mexico border, emphasizing the challenges faced by Customs and Border Protection, including the management of unaccompanied children.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the drugstore chain to offer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

A new variant of the virus

Increased public demand

Approval from the FDA and CDC

A shortage of vaccines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend was observed in the sales of reusable face masks in August?

They increased

They were banned

They decreased

They remained stable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current COVID-19 transmission rate status in most parts of the U.S.?

Low

Non-existent

Moderate

High or substantial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant milestone reached at the Mexico-U.S. border last month?

The lowest number of apprehensions in a decade

A new record for migrant apprehensions

The opening of a new border facility

A decrease in unaccompanied children

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is Customs and Border Protection currently facing?

An increase in unaccompanied children

A lack of resources

A shortage of staff

A decrease in border crossings