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Johanna Grant provides updates on COVID-19, highlighting the UK's authorization of the Pfizer vaccine and initial distribution plans. European countries like Italy, Spain, and Germany are tightening restrictions due to a surge in cases. In the US, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have reached alarming levels, with the CDC warning of a challenging winter. The FDA is set to review vaccine candidates soon.

Which groups are prioritized for the initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the UK?

• Children and teenagers

• University students

• Nursing home residents, the elderly, and healthcare workers

• Tourists and travelers

What measure has Italy taken to control COVID-19 during the Christmas period?

• Imposing a curfew affecting Christmas midnight mass

• Allowing travel between regions

• Closing all restaurants and cafes

• Banning all public gatherings

What is the maximum number of people allowed to gather in Spain during Christmas and New Year's?

• 20 people

• 5 people

• 10 people

• 15 people

What alarming milestone did the US reach regarding COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations?

• 400,000 new infections and 200,000 hospitalizations

• 300,000 new infections and 150,000 hospitalizations

• 200,000 new infections and 100,000 hospitalizations

• 100,000 new infections and 50,000 hospitalizations

Which vaccine candidates are scheduled for FDA review in the US?

• Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson

• Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca

• Pfizer, Biontech, and AstraZeneca

• Pfizer, Biontech, and Moderna