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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Alabama's attempt to ban abortions as part of its COVID-19 response, allowing abortion providers to decide on the necessity of procedures. Meanwhile, the US has arranged to receive 600,000 coronavirus testing kits from South Korea, marking the first bulk order of its kind by the US federal government. An additional 150,000 kits are expected to be sold through a local retailer, with FEMA coordinating the transportation of these kits to the US.

What was the reason Alabama's attempt to ban abortions was blocked?

• A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction.

• The ban was deemed unconstitutional.

• The ban was not supported by the public.

• The ban was not related to COVID-19.

Why did states across the US postpone medical procedures during the pandemic?

• To reduce healthcare costs.

• To focus on vaccination efforts.

• To reserve medical resources for COVID-19 patients.

• To comply with federal regulations.

How many coronavirus testing kits did South Korea plan to send to the US?

• 500,000

• 600,000

• 800,000

• 700,000

Who requested the coronavirus testing kits from South Korea?

• The CDC

• President Trump

• The US Federal Government

• The US Congress

What role did FEMA play in the transportation of testing kits?

• FEMA flew the kits to the US.

• FEMA distributed the kits to hospitals.

• FEMA stored the kits in warehouses.

• FEMA manufactured the kits.