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The video provides updates on COVID-19, including projections of over half a million deaths in the US by February, with a potential reduction if mask-wearing is adopted. AstraZeneca's vaccine trial resumes after a safety review. The Scott Peterson case is revisited as California prosecutors seek the death penalty again after a previous sentence was overturned. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

What is the projected number of COVID-19 deaths in the US by the end of February, according to the University of Washington's study?

• 600,000

• 700,000

• 500,000

• 400,000

How many COVID-19 deaths could potentially be prevented if everyone wore masks, according to the study?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 130,000

• 150,000

Why was AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trial temporarily halted?

• Regulatory issues

• A volunteer's illness

• Manufacturing problems

• Lack of funding

What is the size of the US study group involved in AstraZeneca's vaccine trial?

• 10,000 people

• 30,000 people

• 20,000 people

• 40,000 people

What is the reason for the reconsideration of Scott Peterson's death penalty sentence?

• Juror misconduct

• New evidence

• Change in law

• Public opinion