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On December 8th, the UK began administering the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, prioritizing nursing home workers and the elderly. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden nominated retired General Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense, potentially making him the first Black American to lead the Pentagon. In international news, the US imposed sanctions on Chinese officials and continued arms sales to Taiwan, prompting a strong response from China. Stay tuned for more updates and programs on Newsy.

Which groups are prioritized for the initial COVID-19 vaccine doses in the UK?

• Healthcare workers and teachers

• Nursing home workers and people over 80

• Children and teenagers

• All adults under 50

Which company developed the COVID-19 vaccine that the UK is administering?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Pfizer and BioNTech

• AstraZeneca

• Moderna

Who is President-elect Joe Biden expected to nominate as Secretary of Defense?

• General David Petraeus

• General James Mattis

• General Lloyd Austin

• General Mark Milley

What historic milestone would Lloyd Austin achieve if confirmed as Secretary of Defense?

• First Black American Secretary of Defense

• First Asian American Secretary of Defense

• First female Secretary of Defense

• First Hispanic Secretary of Defense

What action did the US take that led to China's criticism?

• Banning Chinese apps

• Imposing tariffs on Chinese goods

• Closing Chinese consulates in the US

• Imposing sanctions on Chinese officials and selling arms to Taiwan