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The video covers recent news headlines, including the FDA's approval of Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, which is the third vaccine approved in the US. The vaccine is 85% effective against severe illness. In the UK, schools will receive free COVID-19 home test kits as part of reopening plans. In Myanmar, the UN condemns the military's use of force against protesters following a coup. The video concludes with a promise of more news stories to come.

Which COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved by the FDA as the third vaccine in the US?

• AstraZeneca

• Moderna

• Johnson & Johnson

• Pfizer

What percentage of protection does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine offer against severe COVID-19 illness?

• 90%

• 70%

• 95%

• 85%

What initiative is the UK government implementing for school children to help reopen schools?

• Free masks

• Free sanitizers

• Free COVID-19 home test kits

• Free online classes

Who will also receive the COVID-19 home test kits in the UK besides school children?

• Only teachers

• Only students with symptoms

• Households and adults working with schools

• Only parents

What action did the UN human rights official take in response to the violence in Myanmar?

• Praised the military's actions

• Supported the military

• Condemned the violence

• Ignored the situation