COVID Pushes 2020 U.S. Death Toll Over 3.3 Million

A new government report reveals the highest annual death toll, with COVID-19 being the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. The virus has claimed over 550,000 lives in the US since the pandemic began. Current COVID-19 cases are up 12% from last week's average, prompting the CDC to urge continued caution. Mitigation measures like mask-wearing and social distancing remain crucial as vaccination efforts progress. Currently, over 37% of US adults have received at least one vaccine dose, and 16% of the total population is fully vaccinated.

According to the new government report, what was the third leading cause of death in the US last year?

• COVID-19

• Stroke

• Accidents

• Diabetes

What percentage increase in new COVID-19 cases was reported compared to the previous week's average?

• 15%

• 12%

• 8%

• 5%

What does the CDC recommend to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as we approach normalcy?

• Continue mitigation measures

• Ignore vaccination

• Avoid social distancing

• Stop wearing masks

As of the report, what percentage of adults in the US have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine?

• 60%

• 25%

• 37%

• 50%

What percentage of the total US population is fully vaccinated according to the latest data?

• 30%

• 22%

• 10%

• 16%