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The federal government is launching a program to distribute COVID-19 vaccines directly to pharmacies, starting with 6,500 locations and eventually expanding to 40,000. This aims to increase vaccine accessibility. A study on AstraZeneca's vaccine shows it reduces virus transmission by 66% and is 76% effective after the first dose, supporting policies to delay the second dose to maximize initial coverage. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

What is the initial number of pharmacies that will receive COVID-19 vaccines under the new federal program?

• 1,000

• 40,000

• 6,500

• 10,000

Which of the following pharmacy chains is included in the federal vaccine distribution program?

• Safeway

• Publix

• Kroger

• CVS

By what percentage does AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine reduce virus transmission?

• 50%

• 66%

• 76%

• 86%

What is the effectiveness of AstraZeneca's vaccine after the first dose?

• 76%

• 50%

• 86%

• 66%

Who provided the news updates for the health headlines?

• CDC

• WHO

• Kaiser Health News

• Johns Hopkins University