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President Biden and Vice President Harris visited Atlanta to receive a CDC update on the pandemic and meet with community leaders following deadly shootings at local spas. The shootings, which claimed the lives of six Asian women, have sparked nationwide vigils and discussions on anti-Asian sentiment. The CDC has updated its guidelines for schools, reducing social distancing requirements to three feet in certain conditions. Meanwhile, the U.S. has reached 100 million vaccine doses administered, and COVID-19 cases are rising in Idaho and parts of Europe, prompting new restrictions.

What was one of the main reasons for President Biden and Vice President Harris's visit to Atlanta?

• To visit a historical site

• To launch a new policy

• To receive updates on the pandemic

• To attend a sports event

What was the community's response to the shootings in Atlanta?

• They held a vigil and left memorials

• They organized a parade

• They started a fundraising campaign

• They launched a new community center

What change did the CDC make to the social distancing guidelines for schools?

• Required plastic barriers between seats

• Eliminated the need for masks

• Reduced the distance to 3 feet in certain conditions

• Increased the distance to 10 feet

What milestone did the U.S. achieve in its vaccination campaign?

• 150 million vaccine shots

• 50 million vaccine shots

• 100 million vaccine shots

• 75 million vaccine shots

What action did the Idaho State Legislature take due to a COVID outbreak?

• Extended their session

• Took a recess until April 6th

• Moved sessions online

• Increased the number of meetings