Newsy's Latest Health News

Newsy's Latest Health News

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The Trump administration mistakenly distributed 600,000 vials of the FDA-approved coronavirus drug remdesivir to hospitals that did not need it, lacking intensive care units or proper refrigeration. This led to the drug's return to the government. Meanwhile, Hawaii's Governor David Egay announced the extension of a 14-day quarantine for mainland and international travelers beyond June 30th, while considering lifting the inter-island quarantine. The report concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News for their collaboration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the distribution of remdesivir by the Trump administration?

It was sent to hospitals with no ICU and proper storage.

It was distributed to international hospitals.

It was not approved by the FDA.

It was given to private clinics only.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many vials of remdesivir were mistakenly distributed?

700,000

600,000

500,000

800,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of the quarantine policy for travelers to Hawaii?

21 days

14 days

10 days

7 days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the quarantine policy in Hawaii initially implemented?

Late February

Late May

Late March

Late April

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided the health headlines in the video?

Kaiser Health News

FDA

WHO

CDC