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The video discusses the federal government's plan to ship Alaska's first month supply of COVID vaccines in one batch due to logistical challenges. This shipment includes Pfizer and Moderna doses, covering about 5% of Alaska's population. Meanwhile, Massachusetts is reinstating COVID restrictions after a post-Thanksgiving surge in cases, with measures like reduced outdoor gathering limits. The video concludes with acknowledgments to Kaiser Health News.

Why is Alaska receiving its entire first month's supply of the COVID vaccine in one shipment?

• To ensure faster vaccination

• Because of logistical challenges in storing the vaccine

• To test the vaccine's effectiveness

• Due to the state's small population

Approximately what percentage of Alaska's population will be covered by the initial shipment of Pfizer's vaccine?

• 15%

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

How many doses of Moderna's vaccine is Alaska expected to receive initially?

• 17,900

• 35,100

• 25,000

• 10,000

What prompted Massachusetts to bring back some COVID restrictions?

• Vaccine distribution issues

• A decrease in COVID cases

• A new strain of the virus

• A surge in COVID cases after Thanksgiving

What is one of the new restrictions being implemented in Massachusetts?

• Reducing outdoor gatherings from 100 to 50 people

• Increasing indoor gatherings to 100 people

• Closing all public parks

• Mandatory vaccination for all residents