Current Events 9: COVID-19 Update

<p>On the 9th episode of Current Events, Al goes over the latest news regarding COVID-19.</p> <p>There is a new strain of the virus called the “Delta Variant.” Also, some places still require masks while others do not. On this episode of Current Events, Al discusses the latest news on COVID-19 covering two articles from different news sites.</p> <p>Here are the key vocabulary:<br /> to sift through<br /> biased<br /> Delta variant<br /> self-inflicted<br /> vaccinologist<br /> US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<br /> tyranny<br /> elderly<br /> co-morbidities<br /> executive order<br /> to prohibit<br /> transmissible<br /> infectious<br /> Jen Psaki<br /> press secretary<br /> to defer<br /> press briefing<br /> to congregate<br /> mask mandate</p> <p><a title="Current Events 9" href= "https://chtbl.com/track/23977G/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alsensei/current-events-9.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download MP3</a> (33MB) Right Click->Save Link As</p> <p>Articles used in this episode:</p> <p>CNN:<br /> <a href= "https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/23/health/us-coronavirus-friday/index.html"> The rise in US Covid-19 hospitalizations is a self-inflicted wound, expert says</a></p> <p>Fox News:<br /> <a href= "https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-unvaccinated-individuals-should-be-more-fearful-than-vaccinated-covid-delta-variant"> Psaki: ‘Unvaccinated people should be more fearful’ than the vaccinated of delta variant</a></p> <p>Don’t miss any updates, access to bonuses and a FREE gift — 25 HOT IDIOMS for 2021 *ALL NEW*<br /> <a href="https://alsensei.com/idioms">Get on the list now!</a></p> <p>If you have a question or comment, please leave it in the “Comment” section below!</p> <p><span id="more-4111"></span>On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles.</p> <p>Level up your Learning<br /> Level up your Life</p>