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The video covers a warning from a former federal health director about the US facing unprecedented illness and fatalities due to COVID-19, highlighting a whistleblower complaint by Dr. Rick Bright against the Trump administration. It reports on Texas experiencing over 1000 new COVID-19 cases for five consecutive days. The Senate's failure to pass a resolution for the CDC to release reopening guidelines is discussed, with arguments from both Democrats and Republicans. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to follow Newsy for the latest updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dr. Rick Bright's main concern regarding the US's handling of the coronavirus pandemic?

The lack of a vaccine

The unpreparedness of the Trump administration

The closure of international borders

The shortage of medical supplies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant trend was reported in Texas regarding COVID-19 cases?

A decrease in daily cases

No new cases reported

A stable number of cases

An increase of over 1000 new cases for five consecutive days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Governor Greg Abbott take in response to the COVID-19 situation in Texas?

Mandated mask-wearing in public

Closed all schools indefinitely

Reopened certain businesses

Imposed a statewide lockdown

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Senate fail to pass a resolution regarding the CDC's reopening guidelines?

Lack of support from Democrats

The guidelines were considered overreaching by Republicans

The guidelines were not ready

The President vetoed the resolution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argue about the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus?

They cannot be trusted to tell the truth

They have overreacted to the pandemic

They have provided sufficient guidance

They have been transparent and honest