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The FDA has updated its guidelines for storing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, allowing it to be kept at standard pharmaceutical freezer temperatures for up to two weeks, easing distribution. Additionally, the federal government will purchase 100,000 doses of Eli Lilly's dual antibody treatment, which has received emergency authorization for high-risk COVID patients. The government may acquire more doses by November 25th. Special thanks to Kaiser Health News for their collaboration.

What is the new storage requirement for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine according to the FDA?

• Room temperature for up to one week

• Standard pharmaceutical freezer temperatures for up to two weeks

• Ultracold freezers between minus 112 and minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit

• Refrigeration at 2-8 degrees Celsius for one month

How much is the federal government paying for 100,000 doses of Eli Lilly's treatment?

• $100 million

• $150 million

• $210 million

• $250 million

What is the purpose of Eli Lilly's dual antibody treatment?

• To vaccinate children under 12

• To treat recently diagnosed COVID patients at high risk

• To prevent COVID-19 in healthy adults

• To cure COVID-19 in all patients

By when does the government have the option to purchase additional doses of Eli Lilly's treatment?

• January 1st

• October 15th

• November 25th

• December 31st

Who partnered with the FDA to provide the health news update?

• World Health Organization

• Kaiser Health News

• National Institutes of Health

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention