U.S. Nears One Million COVID Deaths

The video discusses the approaching milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the US, with insights from Dr. Ramon Lorenzo Redondo on the reinstatement of mask mandates in Philadelphia and the potential impact of a lack of COVID funding. Dr. Redondo emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and continued investment in research and global health to combat the pandemic effectively.

What is the predicted number of additional COVID-19 deaths in the US within the next four weeks?

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 11,000

• 5,000

Which city was the first major US city to reinstate indoor mask mandates as cases began to rise?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Philadelphia

What is the main reason Dr. Redondo supports the reinstatement of mask mandates?

• To reduce hospitalizations

• To follow European trends

• To be more preventive than reactive

• To increase public fear

What was Congress unable to pass before adjourning for its spring recess?

• A tax reform bill

• A supplemental COVID funding relief package

• An education reform package

• A new healthcare bill

According to Dr. Redondo, why is global health investment important even if the US has enough supply?

• To increase vaccine prices

• To help other countries and protect global health

• To reduce travel restrictions

• To boost the US economy

What does Dr. Redondo suggest is necessary to combat new COVID-19 variants effectively?

• Focusing only on local health issues

• Reducing research funding

• Investing in new vaccines and research

• Stopping global health initiatives

What is one of the unknowns that Dr. Redondo mentions needs further understanding?

• The economic impact of the pandemic

• The characteristics of the virus

• The exact origin of COVID-19

• The political implications of the pandemic