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The FDA has granted emergency approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, allowing for the distribution of nearly 6 million doses across the U.S. This vaccine, like Pfizer's, requires two doses. President-elect Joe Biden and other leaders have scheduled their vaccinations, while President Trump has not yet announced his plans. Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a temporary funding bill, with further negotiations needed for COVID economic relief. More news stories are forthcoming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group is eligible for Moderna's vaccine according to the FDA's emergency approval?

16 and older

18 and older

21 and older

All age groups

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many doses of Moderna's vaccine are planned for distribution across the U.S.?

9 million

3 million

6 million

12 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political figure has not yet announced their vaccination plans?

Donald Trump

Joe Biden

Kamala Harris

Mike Pence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Congress take to prevent a government shutdown?

Passed a bill for COVID economic relief

Did not take any action

Passed a two-day stopgap spending bill

Passed a permanent funding bill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen if Congress does not pass a funding bill by Sunday midnight?

A new election will be called

The President will intervene

The government will shut down

The government will continue to operate