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The video discusses Pfizer's announcement that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective, with plans to seek emergency use authorization from the FDA. The vaccine requires two doses, 21 days apart. Meanwhile, Utah has declared a state of emergency due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, implementing new restrictions such as mandatory face coverings in public and limiting social gatherings to household members. College students attending in-person classes must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. Utah Governor Gary Herbert emphasizes the urgency of these measures, noting that hospitals are at capacity.

What is the reported effectiveness of Pfizer's experimental coronavirus vaccine?

• 90%

• 80%

• 70%

• 95%

What is the required interval between the two doses of Pfizer's vaccine?

• 30 days

• 21 days

• 14 days

• 28 days

What new restriction has been implemented in Utah due to the surge in coronavirus cases?

• Closure of all schools

• Curfew after 8 PM

• Ban on all public transport

• Mandatory face coverings in public

Until when are casual social gatherings limited to people of the same household in Utah?

• December 1st

• December 15th

• November 15th

• November 23rd

What is required of college students in Utah who attend in-person classes?

• Weekly COVID testing

• Daily temperature checks

• Bi-weekly quarantine

• Monthly health surveys