EU Plays Vaccine Catchup After AzstraZeneca U-Turn

The video discusses the resumption of the AstraZeneca vaccine in major European countries after a brief suspension due to safety concerns, which were later dismissed. It highlights the efforts to restore public confidence in the vaccine. Additionally, the video covers the political and economic implications of new lockdowns in France, including potential impacts on GDP and the French economy's recovery forecast.

Which countries quickly resumed the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine after it was declared safe by the EMEA?

• Portugal, Greece, Belgium, and Netherlands

• United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Czech Republic

• Germany, France, Italy, and Spain

What was the outcome of the investigation into the AstraZeneca vaccine's safety?

• The vaccine was found to be unsafe

• The investigation was inconclusive

• The vaccine was confirmed safe and its credibility boosted

• The vaccine's credibility was damaged

How did the French Prime Minister demonstrate his confidence in the AstraZeneca vaccine?

• By increasing vaccine production

• By publicly receiving his first dose

• By visiting a vaccine manufacturing plant

• By holding a press conference

What political challenge did President Macron face regarding the new lockdowns?

• He faced opposition from other European leaders

• He was pressured to reopen schools

• He was criticized for not vaccinating enough people

• He had previously promised not to lock down the country

What is the estimated economic impact of the new lockdowns in France?

• An increase in GDP by 0.5%

• A decrease in GDP by 0.2%

• An increase in GDP by 1%

• No impact on GDP