In Washington, Some Frustrated Residents Travel Hours to Find Vaccines

In Washington, Some Frustrated Residents Travel Hours to Find Vaccines

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The video discusses the challenges faced by Washington DC residents in accessing COVID-19 vaccines, with only 16% fully vaccinated. Many residents are traveling to Virginia for vaccines due to limited local availability. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton emphasizes the need for more local vaccinations. A new FEMA site in Maryland aims to improve access, offering up to 3,000 shots daily. Over 190,000 DC residents are pre-registered and awaiting appointments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Washington DC residents were fully vaccinated according to the New York Times analysis?

16%

39%

25%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states and territories have better vaccination rates than Washington DC?

39 other states and territories

All states except DC

Only Maryland and Virginia

Only Guam and American Samoa

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's main concern regarding the vaccination process in DC?

The speed of vaccine distribution

Vaccination of local residents

Vaccine availability in Maryland

The cost of vaccines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did a group of people travel from Washington DC to Lynchburg, VA?

To protest

To visit family

To get vaccinated

To attend a conference

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the capacity of the new FEMA vaccination site in Maryland?

2000 shots per day

3000 shots per day

1000 shots per day

4000 shots per day