Newsy's Latest Headlines

The video discusses the spread of coronavirus in the US, with 1663 confirmed cases and 40 deaths. State and local governments are imposing restrictions, and events are being canceled. New York and Ohio have declared states of emergency, and schools are closing. The pandemic has led to the cancellation of major events like March Madness. Additionally, US and British forces conducted airstrikes in Iraq following an attack that killed two Americans.

How many confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in the US according to the transcript?

• 1000

• 500

• 1663

• 2000

Which states declared a state of emergency as mentioned in the transcript?

• California, Texas, Florida

• Virginia, Delaware, Montana

• New York, Ohio, Illinois

• Nevada, Arizona, Utah

What action did New York's Governor take in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• Mandated work from home for all businesses

• Closed all schools indefinitely

• Banned gatherings of more than 500 people

• Imposed a curfew

What major sporting event was canceled due to the coronavirus?

• The Super Bowl

• The Olympics

• The World Series

• NCAA's March Madness

What prompted the US and British forces to launch airstrikes in Iraq?

• A rocket attack that killed two Americans

• An economic sanction

• A natural disaster

• A diplomatic dispute