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• I are given. These statements may be either independent causes, or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One may be the cause and the other the effect. Read both statements and decide which answer option correctly describes their relationship. Statements: I. Several airlines have cancelled flights citing severe staff shortages. II. There has been a widespread increase in respiratory infections, causing many employees to take extended medical leave.