CLEAN : Washington residents queue to get tested ahead of the holidays

The transcript discusses the long lines at COVID-19 testing sites due to city spikes and work requirements. The speaker shares mixed emotions about traveling to see family during the holidays, balancing safety concerns with the desire for companionship. They emphasize the importance of testing and quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus. The family decides not to travel but plans to have an outdoor gathering with friends.

What is one reason the speaker believes people are getting tested more frequently?

• To receive a travel discount

• To avoid long lines at the testing sites

• Due to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases

• Because testing has become free

What is the speaker's main concern about traveling to Saint Louis?

• The weather conditions

• The risk of contracting COVID-19

• The availability of flights

• The cost of travel

What does the speaker suggest is crucial to stopping the spread of COVID-19?

• Avoiding outdoor gatherings

• Quarantining when necessary

• Reducing travel during holidays

• Getting vaccinated

What decision did the speaker's family make regarding holiday travel?

• To travel to a warmer location

• To meet halfway for a short visit

• To not travel and see each other

• To travel only if tested negative

How does the speaker plan to celebrate with friends despite the pandemic?

• By hosting a large indoor party

• By having a virtual meeting

• By gathering outdoors with a bonfire

• By traveling to a different city