U.S. Surpasses 3 Million Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

The US has surpassed 3 million COVID-19 cases, leading globally in both cases and deaths. With infections rising in at least 40 states, some like Florida, Texas, and Arizona have reinstated restrictions. Health officials attribute the surge to non-compliance with safety measures and warn of potential daily cases reaching 100,000. Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx recommend returning to phase one guidelines in affected areas, emphasizing mask-wearing and limiting gatherings.

Which country leads the world in confirmed COVID-19 cases and related deaths as of the transcript?

• India

• Brazil

• Russia

• United States

What action have states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona taken in response to the COVID-19 surge?

• Rolled back reopenings

• Closed all schools

• Implemented curfews

• Increased testing

What was the single-day record of new COVID-19 cases in the US mentioned in the transcript?

• 50,000

• 70,000

• 80,000

• 60,021

What is the potential daily new case count if COVID-19 is not controlled, according to health officials?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 75,000

• 50,000

What phase of recommendations does Dr. Deborah Birx suggest returning to in areas with surging cases?

• Phase two

• Phase four

• Phase three

• Phase one