Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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Gates Jackson reports on various COVID-19 related issues. Japan is imposing fines on businesses and citizens for defying orders amid a new wave of infections. Vaccine distribution remains uncertain, affecting the upcoming Summer Olympics. The WHO is in China investigating the origins of the virus, focusing on a lab in Wuhan. China plans to send 10 million vaccine doses to developing nations as part of the Kovacs initiative, aiming to improve its global reputation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fine for businesses in Japan that defy mandatory orders?

$1000

$4000

$2000

$3000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key concern for Japan ahead of the Summer Olympics?

Travel restrictions

Political instability

Economic downturn

Vaccine distribution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the World Health Organization conducting an investigation related to COVID-19 origins?

Tokyo

Beijing

Wuhan

Shanghai

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initiative is China part of to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to developing nations?

UNICEF

GAVI

COVAX

WHO

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason China is distributing vaccines and protective equipment globally?

To increase its economic power

To boost its international reputation

To reduce domestic vaccine surplus

To comply with international law

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