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Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President-elect Joe Biden's plan to deliver 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in 100 days, citing the potential approval of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. He emphasizes the importance of vaccinations, mask-wearing, and avoiding crowds to combat new virus variants. California has paused the use of a Moderna vaccine batch due to allergic reactions, affecting over 330,000 doses distributed statewide. Thanks are given to Kaiser Health News for their health coverage.

What is the target set by President-elect Joe Biden for COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days?

• 200 million doses

• 50 million doses

• 100 million doses

• 150 million doses

Which two companies are mentioned as having vaccines under development that could soon be approved?

• Pfizer and Moderna

• AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson

• Novavax and Sinovac

• Sputnik V and Covaxin

According to Fauci, what measures are crucial to handle new virus variants?

• Opening all public spaces

• Reducing testing

• More vaccinations, mask-wearing, and avoiding crowds

• Increasing travel

Why did California warn healthcare providers about a specific batch of Moderna's vaccine?

• It was less effective

• It caused a higher number of allergic reactions

• It was expired

• It was not stored properly

How many doses from the problematic Moderna batch were distributed across California?

• Over 100,000 doses

• Over 200,000 doses

• Over 330,000 doses

• Over 500,000 doses