Senate Democrats Want Answers To Top Vaccine Expert's Reassignment

Senate Democrats Want Answers To Top Vaccine Expert's Reassignment

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Dr. Rick Bright, a vaccine expert, was removed from his position after refusing to promote Hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment. A committee sent a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, demanding answers and expressing concerns about leadership changes and scientific integrity. The letter emphasizes the need for a stable response to the pandemic. President Trump has praised Hydroxychloroquine, despite studies showing no benefit. The HHS has a deadline to respond to the committee's inquiries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Dr. Rick Bright?

A journalist reporting on the pandemic

A politician demanding answers from Health and Human Services

A scientist promoting Hydroxychloroquine

A vaccine expert involved in the coronavirus pandemic response

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the committee's letter?

The lack of vaccine development

The constant shuffling of leadership and removal of experts

The promotion of Hydroxychloroquine

The delay in pandemic response

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Dr. Rick Bright removed from his position?

For promoting Hydroxychloroquine

For not developing vaccines

For political reasons

For refusing to promote Hydroxychloroquine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Donald Trump often claim about Hydroxychloroquine?

It was ineffective

It was a successful treatment

It was dangerous

It was not studied enough

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when did the committee demand a response from Health and Human Services?

June 1st

June 13th

May 13th

May 1st