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Joanna Grenway provides updates on CDC's travel guidelines for Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, urging Americans to celebrate with household members only. Pfizer and Moderna are seeking emergency FDA approval for their vaccines, with Pfizer's showing 95% effectiveness. In Georgia, a hand count of ballots confirmed Joe Biden's lead over Donald Trump, with a recount possible if the margin remains narrow. The news segment concludes with a promise of more updates.

What is the CDC's recommendation for Thanksgiving gatherings during the COVID-19 surge?

• Travel to visit family and friends

• Travel internationally for the holiday

• Spend the holiday with household members only

• Host large gatherings with no restrictions

Which company announced their COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective?

• AstraZeneca

• Pfizer

• Johnson & Johnson

• Moderna

What is the next step for Pfizer and Biontech after seeking emergency use approval for their vaccine?

• Approval by the World Health Organization

• Immediate distribution to the public

• Review by an independent board of scientists

• Manufacturing of the vaccine in Europe

What was the purpose of the hand count of ballots in Georgia?

• To address suspected issues with the results

• To comply with a new state law audit requirement

• To fulfill an official recount request

• To verify the results for a different election

Under what condition can a recount be requested in Georgia?

• If the margin is within 2%

• If the margin is within 0.1%

• If the margin is within 1%

• If the margin is within 0.5%