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Adam Elrashidy reports on the latest news, including the Senate Republicans' $1 trillion coronavirus relief package, which proposes direct payments and tax credits but cuts unemployment benefits. Florida faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, with Governor DeSantis advocating for school reopenings without a clear safety plan. The Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia is scaled back, with strict health measures in place. The video concludes with a prompt to check out more stories on Newsy.

What is one of the key features of the new coronavirus relief package proposed by Senate Republicans?

• Increased funding for public schools

• Direct payments to individuals

• Mandatory mask mandates

• A new healthcare plan

Which state has the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. as mentioned in the video?

• California

• Florida

• New York

• Texas

What is Governor Ron DeSantis's stance on mask mandates in Florida?

• He has banned the use of masks

• He supports mandatory mask mandates

• He has made masks mandatory in public places

• He has not made masks mandatory

What precaution is required for pilgrims during the Hajj this year?

• Pilgrims must wear masks and pray apart

• Pilgrims must be vaccinated

• Pilgrims must quarantine for 14 days

• Pilgrims must travel in groups

Who is allowed to participate in the Hajj pilgrimage this year?

• Only international pilgrims

• Only Saudi citizens

• Only residents of the Kingdom

• Only vaccinated individuals