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The video covers severe weather conditions in the US, including ice, freezing rain, and tornado warnings, affecting millions, especially in Texas. It also discusses Pfizer's efforts to increase vaccine production amid supply challenges, aiming for 2 billion doses by year-end. Additionally, it highlights concerns over a new COVID-19 variant from the UK, which is more contagious and linked to higher hospitalization and death rates.

What is the primary cause of the storm affecting much of the US?

• Strong Arctic high pressure

• Low pressure from the south

• Tropical storm activity

• High humidity levels

Which area has been issued a tornado watch?

• Texas

• New York

• Florida Panhandle

• California

How many vaccine doses does Pfizer aim to deliver by the end of the year?

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

• 4 billion

What is one of the strategies Pfizer is using to increase vaccine production?

• Halting production temporarily

• Decreasing production lines

• Using contract manufacturers

• Reducing batch sizes

Where was the new COVID-19 variant first discovered?

• United States

• Brazil

• United Kingdom

• South Africa