U.S. Daily Covid Deaths Hit New Record

The video discusses the escalating challenges posed by COVID-19 in America, highlighting a surge in cases and hospitalizations. It notes a significant increase in fatalities in December 2020 compared to November, putting immense pressure on the healthcare system. The South is particularly affected, with a third of new cases, and 28 states have set single-day records recently.

What is one of the main challenges highlighted at the start of the video?

• Economic downturn

• Travel restrictions

• Surge in hospitalizations

• Vaccine distribution

How did the number of COVID-19 cases change in the final weeks of 2020?

• They decreased significantly

• They fluctuated unpredictably

• They remained stable

• They increased rapidly

What impact did the rising COVID-19 cases have on hospitals?

• Hospitals reduced their staff

• Hospitals were unaffected

• Hospitals were at the brink of being overwhelmed

• Hospitals had excess capacity

Which region in the United States was particularly affected by new COVID-19 cases?

• The West

• The South

• The Midwest

• The Northeast

How many states broke single-day records for COVID-19 cases in the past month?

• 10 states

• 15 states

• 20 states

• 28 states