COVID Cases Reach Six-Month High In The U.S.

The video discusses the rise in COVID-19 cases in the US, driven by the Delta variant, with a seven-day average nearing 95,000. It highlights that seven states, including Florida and Texas, account for about half of the country's cases and hospitalizations, partly due to low vaccination rates and high community transmission levels.

What is the current seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the US?

• 95,000

• 120,000

• 50,000

• 75,000

How much have COVID-19 cases increased due to the Delta variant compared to the previous month?

• Twice as much

• Three times as much

• Four times as much

• Five times as much

Which variant is responsible for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases?

• Gamma variant

• Beta variant

• Delta variant

• Alpha variant

Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having low vaccination rates and high community transmission?

• Florida

• California

• Missouri

• Alabama

What proportion of the country's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations do the seven states account for?

• About half

• About two-thirds

• About three-quarters

• About one-third