Pence: U.S. on Track to Have First Safe Vaccine by End of Year

The transcript discusses the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting initial actions like the travel ban from China, national mobilization efforts, partnerships with governors and private industry, and healthcare measures. It also covers the economic rescue package and the development of therapeutics and vaccines, emphasizing the nation's resilience and innovation.

What was one of the first actions taken by the U.S. government in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• Closing all schools and universities

• Mandating mask-wearing in public

• Implementing a nationwide lockdown

• Suspending all travel from China

How did the federal government enhance testing during the pandemic?

• By importing tests from other countries

• By relying solely on state governments

• By using military resources exclusively

• By partnering with private industry

What was a significant achievement in ventilator production during the pandemic?

• Using ventilators only for critical patients

• Manufacturing 100,000 ventilators in 100 days

• Importing ventilators from Europe

• Relying on existing ventilator stock

What economic measure was enacted to support American jobs during the pandemic?

• A reduction in healthcare funding

• A tax increase for businesses

• An economic rescue package

• A freeze on all government spending

What is the goal for the coronavirus vaccine development mentioned in the transcript?

• To develop a vaccine within five years

• To rely on natural immunity instead of vaccines

• To distribute vaccines only to healthcare workers

• To have the world's first safe, effective vaccine by the end of the year