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Christian Bryant reports on recent news headlines. The Labor Department announced that 4.4 million people filed for unemployment last week, totaling over 26 million in five weeks, marking a severe economic downturn. Meanwhile, New York's Governor Cuomo revealed that 13.9% of New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, suggesting a lower fatality rate. Severe weather caused fatalities and power outages across Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. Stay updated with Newsy for more top stories.

What was the total number of unemployment claims filed over the five-week period mentioned in the news?

• 4.4 million

• 150,000

• 26 million

• 13.9 million

According to the news, how have economists described the current economic downturn?

• A temporary setback

• A minor recession

• The worst since the Great Depression

• The worst since the 2008 financial crisis

What percentage of New Yorkers were found to have COVID-19 antibodies according to the preliminary test results?

• 5.5%

• 20.1%

• 10.2%

• 13.9%

What was one of the key findings from the antibody study in New York?

• The virus has mutated significantly

• The infection rate is decreasing rapidly

• The fatality rate is lower than 1%

• The fatality rate is higher than 5%

How many people were killed by the severe weather system in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12