VOICED : EEUU entregará test gratis de covid mientras ómicron se extiende por el mundo

VOICED : EEUU entregará test gratis de covid mientras ómicron se extiende por el mundo

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The US announced the distribution of 500 million free COVID-19 tests and significant international aid to combat the pandemic. The Omicron variant, now dominant in several countries, raises concerns about vaccine effectiveness due to its mutations. Despite being more infectious, it does not cause more severe cases than the Delta variant. The rapid spread of Omicron has led to renewed restrictions worldwide, dashing hopes of the pandemic's end. As of now, COVID-19 has resulted in over 5.3 million deaths globally since its emergence in China in 2019.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the United States take in response to the Omicron variant?

Closed all international borders

Implemented a nationwide lockdown

Distributed 500 million free COVID-19 tests

Increased taxes on medical supplies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. were attributed to the Omicron variant according to the CDC?

60.1%

85.7%

73.2%

50.5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there concern about the effectiveness of vaccines against the Omicron variant?

Vaccines are only effective for Delta

Omicron has multiple mutations

Vaccines are not available

Omicron is resistant to all treatments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Omicron variant first detected?

United States

South Africa

China

Brazil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as of the latest report?

No significant impact

Pandemic declared over

Over 5.3 million deaths worldwide

Over 1 million deaths worldwide