Global COVID Cases Grow Despite Vaccine Efforts

The video discusses the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a record number of global cases reported last week. In the US, while vaccination efforts are accelerating, there are still rising cases and hospitalizations, particularly among younger, unvaccinated populations. The US has expanded vaccine eligibility to those over 16 and has broadened its federal retail pharmacy program.

What was the record number of new COVID-19 cases reported globally last week?

• 4.3 million

• 5.3 million

• 7.3 million

• 6.3 million

What is the current situation in the US regarding COVID-19 vaccinations?

• Vaccination rates are increasing

• Vaccination rates are decreasing

• Vaccination rates are unknown

• Vaccination rates are stable

Which age group in the US is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases?

• Elderly people

• Younger people

• All age groups equally

• Middle-aged adults

As of yesterday, who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the US?

• Anyone over the age of 12

• Anyone over the age of 16

• Anyone over the age of 21

• Anyone over the age of 18

What recent change was made to the federal retail pharmacy program?

• It was unchanged

• It was paused

• It was expanded

• It was reduced