1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) By how much have the number of Covid cases decreased in the last 6 weeks, according to Dr. Makary?
b) What is the reason for this? (How does Dr. Makary explain it? Be specific.)

3. a) What is the population of the U.S.?
b) How many Americans will have received a Covid vaccine by the end of March, according to FDA head Dr. Scott Gottlieb?
c) Approximately 20% of Americans are under the age of 18 (17 years and under). Ask a parent, do you think it is necessary for teens and/or children to get a Covid vaccine? Please explain your answer.

4. What are antibody studies underestimating, according to Dr. Makary?

5. a) Watch the video and read Dr. Makary’s entire commentary under “Resources” below. What is your reaction to Dr. Makary’s premise that we will have herd immunity and Covid will be mostly gone by April? (encourage, inspired, hopeful, doubtful, disbelieving…) Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.