U.S. COVID cases double due to delta variant and issues with vaccine rollout

The video discusses the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the US, driven by the Delta variant, and highlights the divide between vaccinated and unvaccinated populations. It explains the Delta variant's increased transmissibility and its impact on infection rates. Despite the challenges, vaccines remain effective against Delta, with Pfizer and AstraZeneca showing high efficacy. The video emphasizes the importance of increasing vaccination rates to prevent further virus mutations. It also compares the US situation with other countries like Indonesia, Russia, and China, highlighting global efforts to control the pandemic.

Which states in the US have emerged as COVID-19 hotspots due to low vaccination rates?

• New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

• Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho

• California, Texas, Florida

What percentage of new infections in the US was attributed to the Delta variant between June 20th and July 3rd?

• 45.3%

• 57.6%

• 62.1%

• 70.4%

How effective is the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine against hospitalization due to the Delta variant after two doses?

• 96%

• 99%

• 90%

• 85%

What has been the trend in daily vaccination rates in the US as of July 9th?

• Stable at 3.4 million per day

• Increasing to 5 million per day

• Fluctuating between 1 and 2 million per day

• Decreasing to around 417,000 per day

Which country set a daily case record of 54,517 on a Wednesday, according to CNN?

• Brazil

• Russia

• India

• Indonesia