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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have endorsed a $900 billion coronavirus aid proposal from a bipartisan group of senators. The plan includes unemployment benefits and funding for state and local governments. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed that direct payments to Americans are not currently being discussed but could be considered later. In the UK, officials have approved Pfizer's vaccine for emergency use and warned that low uptake could prolong restrictions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ended national restrictions but will implement tough measures to control the virus spread.

What is the total amount of the coronavirus aid proposal supported by Pelosi and Schumer?

• $500 billion

• $900 billion

• $1 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

Which of the following is NOT included in the $900 billion aid proposal?

• Unemployment benefits

• Funding for state and local governments

• Funding for small businesses

• Direct payments to Americans

Who confirmed that there is no current discussion of direct payments to Americans?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Steven Mnuchin

• Mitch McConnell

• Chuck Schumer

What did UK officials warn could happen if there is low uptake of the Pfizer vaccine?

• Vaccine shortages

• Longer restrictions

• Increased vaccine prices

• Immediate lifting of restrictions

What did Prime Minister Boris Johnson say would replace national restrictions?

• No restrictions

• Relaxed guidelines

• Tougher tiers

• Complete lockdown