Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers California's response to a COVID surge, including a $2 billion plan to return young students to classrooms. It discusses the US COVID relief package, highlighting the distribution of $600 payments and the political debate over $2000 checks. Additionally, the UK has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use, which is cheaper and easier to store than other vaccines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Governor Gavin Newsom's $2 billion plan?

To increase hospital capacity

To reopen businesses across the state

To provide free masks to all residents

To bring young students back to physical classrooms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What amount is being distributed as direct payments to Americans under the new COVID relief package?

$600

$2000

$500

$1000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political leader blocked the push for $2000 checks in the Senate?

Mitch McConnell

Chuck Schumer

Nancy Pelosi

Steven Mnuchin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country was the first to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use?

United States

Canada

Australia

United Kingdom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant advantage of the AstraZeneca vaccine compared to other COVID vaccines?

It is more expensive

It requires ultra-cold storage

It is cheaper and does not need ultra-cold storage

It is administered in a single dose