VOICED : EEUU registra cerca de 50.000 muertes por coronavirus

The Rockefeller Center was lit in blue to honor health professionals fighting COVID-19 in the US. Despite this tribute, the country struggles with the pandemic, having reported around 50,000 deaths. A particularly deadly day saw 3,176 deaths reported by Johns Hopkins University. In the same 24-hour period, nearly 27,000 new cases were identified, bringing the total to over 866,000. Due to insufficient testing, the actual number of cases is likely higher. Despite alarming data, states like Texas, Vermont, and Georgia are beginning to ease restrictions and reopen businesses.

What was the purpose of lighting the Rockefeller Center in blue?

• To support a sports team

• To mark the end of the pandemic

• To honor healthcare workers

• To celebrate a national holiday

Approximately how many deaths had COVID-19 caused in the U.S. at the time of the report?

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

Which university reported a significant number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day?

• Johns Hopkins University

• University of California

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What is a likely reason for the actual number of COVID-19 cases being higher than reported?

• Improved healthcare

• Vaccine availability

• Over-reporting

• Lack of testing

Which states were mentioned as starting to ease COVID-19 restrictions?

• Nevada, Arizona, Utah

• Illinois, Ohio, Michigan

• Texas, Vermont, Georgia

• California, New York, Florida