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On December 18th, Vice President Mike Pence, his wife Karen, and US Surgeon General Jerome Adams received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on television to boost public confidence. Despite rising cases and hospitalizations, this event marked a hopeful step towards ending the pandemic. A Kaiser Family Foundation study shows 71% of Americans are willing to get vaccinated if deemed safe and free. Additionally, a significant cybersecurity breach infiltrated multiple US government agencies, with ongoing investigations into its scope and origins, suspected to involve Russian actors.

Who received the COVID-19 vaccine on television as part of a public event?

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Vice President Mike Pence

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

• President Joe Biden

What percentage of Americans, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation study, are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine if it is safe and free?

• 80%

• 71%

• 60%

• 50%

Which US government departments were affected by the cybersecurity breach?

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Defense and Treasury

• Department of Energy and Commerce

• Department of State and Justice

What is the current status of the cybersecurity attack on US government agencies?

• Minor and contained

• Significant and ongoing

• Under investigation

• Resolved

Which country is suspected to be behind the cybersecurity breach, despite their denial?

• China

• North Korea

• Iran

• Russia