CDC: U.S. Death Toll Could Reach 419,000 By Mid-January

CDC: U.S. Death Toll Could Reach 419,000 By Mid-January

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The video discusses the severe impact of the virus in the US, highlighting the rising death toll and the strain on hospitals. It provides a perspective on the number of people affected, comparing it to the capacity of an MLB stadium. California is emphasized as a hotspot, with record-breaking case numbers and hospitalizations. The urgency of vaccine distribution is also mentioned.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the projected COVID-19 death toll in the US by mid-January according to the CDC?

1,000,000

328,000

419,000

500,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the number of people currently battling the virus compare to an MLB stadium's capacity?

It is half the capacity of an MLB stadium.

It is three times the capacity of an MLB stadium.

It is twice the capacity of an MLB stadium.

It is about the same as an MLB stadium's capacity.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was the first to report over two million COVID-19 cases?

New York

California

Texas

Florida

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of healthcare workers as vaccines are rolled out?

The vaccines are not effective.

The vaccines are not arriving quickly enough.

The vaccines are too expensive.

The vaccines have severe side effects.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential record-breaking situation could California face next month?

100,000 new cases

100,000 hospitalizations

100,000 vaccinations

100,000 recoveries