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Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Social Studies

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The video discusses the current state of COVID-19 in the US, highlighting a decrease in hospitalizations and cases but an increase in death counts due to reporting delays. The spread of virus variants is also noted. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Anthony Fauci emphasize the importance of social distancing, mask-wearing, and vaccination. The White House aims to accelerate vaccination efforts but requires Congress to pass the COVID-19 relief bill for funding. Additionally, the video reports the death of Texas Congressman Ron Wright, who succumbed to COVID-19 while battling lung cancer.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current trend in COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases in the US?

Hospitalizations and new cases are decreasing

Hospitalizations are decreasing, but new cases are increasing

Both are decreasing

Both are increasing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are COVID-19 death counts still rising despite a decrease in cases?

Due to a new variant

Because of a reporting delay

Lack of hospital beds

Increased testing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for the federal government to boost vaccination efforts?

Approval from the CDC

More vaccine doses

Passage of the COVID-19 relief bill

Support from state governors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Congressman Ron Wright battling alongside COVID-19?

Heart disease

Kidney failure

Lung cancer

Diabetes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Congressman Ron Wright's work ethic?

He worked from home

He never missed a day

He continued to work despite his illness

He retired early

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