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Johanna Grant provides updates on key news stories. First Lady Melania Trump is recovering from COVID-19 and will not join President Trump's campaign rally due to a lingering cough. The Commission on Presidential Debates has announced new rules for the final debate, muting microphones while the opponent answers. In the UK, researchers are conducting a Human Challenge study to speed up COVID-19 vaccine development. The video concludes with a reminder to watch the final presidential debate on Newsy.

Why is First Lady Melania Trump not joining the campaign trail with President Trump?

• She is on a vacation.

• She has a lingering cough after recovering from COVID-19.

• She is attending another event.

• She is preparing for a speech.

What new rule was introduced for the final presidential debate?

• The debate will be held online.

• There will be no audience.

• Candidates will have a joint interview.

• Microphones will be muted while the opponent answers.

What is the main reason for muting microphones during the debate?

• To improve sound quality.

• To prevent interruptions during responses.

• To allow for translation services.

• To save time.

What is the purpose of the Human Challenge study being conducted in the UK?

• To test new medications for COVID-19.

• To examine COVID-19 and speed up vaccine development.

• To study the long-term effects of COVID-19.

• To develop a new strain of the virus.

What is a concern regarding the Human Challenge study?

• It may not yield accurate results.

• It involves ethical concerns about infecting healthy individuals.

• It takes too long to conduct.

• It is too expensive.