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Gabe Jackson reports on the estimated global death toll from the pandemic, which may be higher due to inadequate testing. New virus strains could be more contagious, contributing to spikes. The pandemic has also affected retail sales in the US, which fell for the third month in a row. President-elect Joe Biden proposes more government stimulus, while Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives congratulations from Mike Pence. President Trump has not extended similar gestures.

What is one reason the actual death toll from the pandemic might be higher than reported?

• Inadequate testing

• Accurate testing

• Overreporting of cases

• Sufficient medical resources

What has been a significant economic impact of the pandemic on US retail businesses?

• Increase in retail sales

• Stability in consumer spending

• Decline in retail sales

• Growth in employment

How did the pandemic affect consumer spending in the US during the holiday season?

• Spending remained stable

• Decreased spending

• No change in spending

• Increased spending

What action did President-elect Joe Biden propose in response to the economic challenges?

• Reducing government spending

• Increasing taxes

• Cutting unemployment benefits

• More government stimulus

Which political figure congratulated Vice President-elect Kamala Harris?

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

• President-elect Joe Biden

• Vice President Mike Pence

• President Trump