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The video covers the US surpassing 1 million COVID-19 cases, with over 58,220 deaths. President Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open under the Defense Production Act, despite union concerns. The Department of Commerce is set to release a GDP report showing a 5% shrink in Q1 2020, with predictions of a 40% plunge in Q2. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming Newsy content.

What significant milestone did the US reach in terms of COVID-19 cases?

• 2,000,000 cases

• 500,000 cases

• 1,000,000 cases

• 750,000 cases

What action did President Trump take regarding meat processing plants?

• Ordered them to remain open

• Increased their production

• Closed them temporarily

• Reduced their workforce

What was a major concern of union leaders about keeping meat processing plants open?

• Increased meat prices

• Decreased meat quality

• More workers getting sick

• Lack of meat supply

By how much did experts predict the US GDP could shrink in the second quarter of 2020?

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

• 40%

What was the expected GDP shrinkage in the first quarter of 2020?

• 3%

• 5%

• 7%

• 10%