By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/fauci-even-after-a-covid-19-vaccine-masks-and-social-distance-still-vital Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Fauci: Even after a COVID-19 vaccine, masks and social distance still vital Health Sep 23, 2020 1:58 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans likely will need to wear masks and stay socially distanced to protect themselves from the coronavirus after a vaccine becomes available. Fauci tells senators at a hearing that a vaccine won’t change conditions overnight. “The vaccine availability will go a giant step to controlling the infection, but you’re not going to completely eradicate it or eliminate it,” Fauci says. It’s unusual for a vaccine to be 100% effective, he says. Also, some people are skeptical of vaccinations and may avoid getting a shot. Even if there’s enough vaccine available for the entire U.S. population, it will take time to distribute the shots. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans likely will need to wear masks and stay socially distanced to protect themselves from the coronavirus after a vaccine becomes available. Fauci tells senators at a hearing that a vaccine won’t change conditions overnight. “The vaccine availability will go a giant step to controlling the infection, but you’re not going to completely eradicate it or eliminate it,” Fauci says. It’s unusual for a vaccine to be 100% effective, he says. Also, some people are skeptical of vaccinations and may avoid getting a shot. Even if there’s enough vaccine available for the entire U.S. population, it will take time to distribute the shots. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now