Newsy Exclusive: WH Virus Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx Plans To Retire

Newsy Exclusive: WH Virus Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx Plans To Retire

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Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Dr. Deborah Birx, a key figure in the pandemic task force, plans to retire. She has been a regular presence at briefings and expresses a desire to support the Biden administration's success in any capacity before retiring. She emphasizes her role as a civil servant.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is planning to retire from the Task Force?

Dr. Deborah Birx

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Rochelle Walensky

Dr. Robert Redfield

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Dr. Birx play during the pandemic?

She was a vaccine developer.

She coordinated pandemic briefings.

She led the CDC.

She was a hospital administrator.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Dr. Birx feel about assisting the Biden administration?

She is undecided.

She is opposed to it.

She is willing to help.

She is uninterested.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dr. Birx plan to do after helping the Biden administration?

Continue working indefinitely

Retire

Start a new career

Join another task force

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dr. Birx emphasize about her role as a civil servant?

Her desire to lead the Task Force

Her plan to run for office

Her commitment to being helpful

Her intention to write a book