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The US has achieved a significant milestone with half of its adult population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, totaling over 129 million people. Vermont leads with a 70% vaccination rate, while Mississippi lags at 34%. Additionally, a study reveals that trained dogs, including Labradors and Golden Retrievers, can detect COVID-19 with a sensitivity rate of 82-94%. However, it's uncertain if these dogs will be used in pandemic efforts. Special thanks to Kaiser Health News for their contributions.

What percentage of the US adult population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

Which state has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination according to the New York Times analysis?

• Florida

• Texas

• California

• Vermont

What is the vaccination rate in Mississippi?

• 34%

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

Which breeds of dogs were involved in the study for detecting COVID-19?

• Pug, Chihuahua, Dalmatian

• German Shepherd, Boxer, Dachshund

• Labrador, Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel

• Beagle, Poodle, Bulldog

What was the sensitivity rate range of dogs in detecting COVID-19?

• 70% to 80%

• 50% to 60%

• 95% to 100%

• 82% to 94%