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On May 4th, 2020, Newsy reported on President Trump's call to reopen the economy despite a rising COVID-19 death toll. He criticized Virginia's slow reopening and advocated for schools to resume in-person classes by fall. The US Senate reconvened for the first time since March, with no mask recommendations for senators. A Homeland Security report accused China of downplaying COVID-19's severity while increasing PPE imports. China denied these claims. Viewers are encouraged to follow Newsy for ongoing updates.

What was President Trump's revised estimate for the COVID-19 death toll in the US?

• 50,000 to 60,000

• 60,000 to 70,000

• 80,000 to 90,000

• 90,000 to 100,000

Which state did President Trump criticize for not reopening quickly enough?

• Texas

• California

• New York

• Virginia

What comparison did Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell make regarding lawmakers?

• To essential workers

• To military personnel

• To healthcare workers

• To teachers

What did the Department of Homeland Security report accuse China of doing in January?

• Issuing travel warnings

• Closing its borders

• Concealing the severity of the pandemic

• Increasing exports of medical supplies

How did China respond to the Department of Homeland Security's report?

• By agreeing with the findings

• By ignoring the report

• By issuing an apology

• By pushing back and denying the claims