Will The U.S. Reach Herd Immunity?

Will The U.S. Reach Herd Immunity?

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The video discusses concerns about the US reaching herd immunity against COVID-19, with experts suggesting 70% to 85% vaccination is needed. President Biden is optimistic about improvement but doesn't confirm if the threshold will be met. The debate continues on the exact percentage required for herd immunity. By summer's end, vaccinations are available for everyone 16 and older without waiting.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans do experts believe need to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity?

70% to 85%

60% to 70%

50% to 60%

85% to 95%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern discussed in the first section?

The side effects of the vaccine

The availability of vaccines

The ability to reach herd immunity

The effectiveness of the vaccine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Biden's stance on whether the US will reach the herd immunity threshold?

He did not comment on it.

He was confident it would be reached.

He was unsure but optimistic about improvement.

He believed it would not be reached.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the debate regarding the percentage needed for herd immunity?

Whether it should be 68% or 81%

Whether it should be 50% or 60%

Whether it should be 60% or 70%

Whether it should be 70% or 85%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of the summer, who will be able to get vaccinated without waiting in line?

Everyone 12 years or older

Everyone 16 years or older

Everyone 18 years or older

Everyone 21 years or older