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The video discusses a study indicating that the antiviral drug Remdesivir may reduce COVID-19 recovery time by 31%, with patients recovering in 11 days on average compared to 15 days for those on a placebo. Dr. Anthony Fauci is optimistic about its potential as a standard treatment, though peer review is pending. Additionally, Los Angeles has become the first major U.S. city to offer free COVID-19 testing to all residents, including those without symptoms, to better understand virus spread.

What is the reported effect of remdesivir on COVID-19 recovery time according to the preliminary study?

• It has no effect on recovery time

• It shortens recovery time by 31%

• It increases recovery time by 31%

• It doubles the recovery time

Who expressed optimism about remdesivir becoming a standard treatment for COVID-19?

• Dr. Eric Garcetti

• Dr. Kaiser

• Dr. Remdesivir

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

What is the primary goal of Los Angeles offering free COVID-19 testing to all residents?

• To reduce the number of tests conducted

• To charge residents for testing

• To better understand the spread of the virus

• To increase the number of positive cases

Which major US city is the first to offer free COVID-19 testing to all its residents?

• New York

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

Who partnered with the news to provide the health headlines?

• Kaiser Health News

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• National Institutes of Health