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Royal Caribbean has prohibited passengers with Chinese, Hong Kong, or Macau passports from boarding due to coronavirus concerns. The ship was held in New Jersey for health screenings. In political news, a key witness in the Trump impeachment inquiry, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, may leave the National Security Council. President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with him. Meanwhile, the US Labor Department reported a strong jobs increase, although the manufacturing sector lost jobs, and the unemployment rate slightly rose to 3.6%.

Why did Royal Caribbean decide to prohibit certain passengers from boarding its ships?

• Due to a recent terrorist threat

• Concerns over the coronavirus outbreak

• A company policy change

• New international travel regulations

What was the reason for holding a Royal Caribbean ship in New Jersey?

• To repair mechanical issues

• To screen passengers for illness

• To conduct a safety drill

• To wait for better weather conditions

What is uncertain about Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman's departure from the National Security Council?

• Whether he will join another government agency

• If he is leaving voluntarily or being forced out

• The exact date of his departure

• His future role in the military

How many jobs did the U.S. economy add last month according to the Labor Department?

• 150,000

• 250,000

• 225,000

• 200,000

What happened to the unemployment rate despite the job gains?

• It increased slightly

• It decreased significantly

• It doubled

• It remained the same