White House Honors 500K Americans Who Died From COVID

President Biden and Vice President Harris held a moment of silence for the 500,000 Americans who died from COVID-19, symbolized by 500 candles. The pandemic's death toll surpasses that of major wars, yet recent weeks show a decline in deaths, cases, and hospitalizations, indicating improvement.

What symbolic gesture was made to honor the 500,000 Americans who died from COVID-19?

• A national holiday was declared.

• 500 candles were placed on the steps in balcony.

• A new memorial was built.

• A nationwide moment of applause was held.

How does the number of COVID-19 deaths compare to historical US war casualties?

• It is less than the Vietnam War casualties.

• It is more than the World War One casualties but less than World War Two.

• It is more than the combined casualties of World War One, World War Two, and the Vietnam War.

• It is equal to the World War Two casualties.

What trend was observed in COVID-19 deaths for the third consecutive week?

• Deaths remained the same.

• Deaths increased by 10%.

• Deaths fell more than 35%.

• Deaths increased by 5%.

What is the current status of hospitalizations due to COVID-19?

• They are at their lowest since the first week of November.

• They are at their highest since the pandemic began.

• They have not changed since last month.

• They are at their highest since November.

What positive sign is mentioned regarding new COVID-19 cases?

• New cases have doubled.

• New cases have remained constant.

• New cases have declined.

• New cases have increased.