Second American Dies From The Coronavirus In Washington State

Over the weekend, two men in King County, both with underlying health conditions, became the first US fatalities from the coronavirus. New cases were reported in Florida, Rhode Island, Oregon, and New York, raising the total diagnosed to at least 89. Vice President Mike Pence stated the virus poses a low risk to Americans, but the US is increasing testing capabilities. The FDA allows some labs to use their own tests, and the government has distributed over 15,000 CDC-developed testing kits, with plans to send 50,000 more. Each kit can test 700-800 samples.

Which states reported new coronavirus cases, bringing the total diagnosed Americans to at least 89?

• New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

• California, Texas, and Nevada

• Florida, Rhode Island, Oregon, and New York

• Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

What did Vice President Mike Pence say about the risk level of coronavirus to Americans?

• It poses no risk to Americans.

• It poses a low risk to Americans.

• It poses a moderate risk to Americans.

• It poses a high risk to Americans.

What action did the FDA take to enhance coronavirus testing capabilities?

• Allowed some labs to use their own tests before agency approval.

• Increased funding for research.

• Approved a new vaccine for the virus.

• Banned all non-CDC tests.

How many testing kits did the government initially ship, and what is the plan for additional kits?

• 10,000 kits initially, with plans for 20,000 more.

• 15,000 kits initially, with plans for 50,000 more.

• 20,000 kits initially, with plans for 30,000 more.

• 5,000 kits initially, with plans for 10,000 more.

What is the testing capacity of each CDC-developed kit?

• 500 to 600 patient samples

• 800 to 900 patient samples

• 700 to 800 patient samples

• 600 to 700 patient samples