Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video provides updates on COVID-19 in the US, highlighting over 250,000 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases. It discusses renewed restrictions and vaccine news, with Dr. Fauci warning of potential future deaths. New York City schools are closing again, with plans to reopen if infection rates drop. A federal judge halted the expulsion of immigrant children at the border, challenging a policy that led to thousands of deportations. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone did the US reach in terms of COVID-19 deaths according to Johns Hopkins University?

1 million deaths

500,000 deaths

250,000 deaths

100,000 deaths

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dr. Anthony Fauci warn could happen by March without a nationwide policy?

A total of 500,000 deaths

A total of 439,000 deaths

A total of 200,000 deaths

A total of 300,000 deaths

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did New York City decide to close its schools again?

Due to a teacher strike

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus

To implement new educational reforms

Because of budget cuts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for students to return to in-person learning in New York City?

A doctor's note

A negative COVID-19 test

Parental consent for virus testing

Vaccination proof

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a federal judge order regarding immigrant children at the southern border?

To stop their expulsion

To allow them to work

To expedite their deportation

To increase their detention time