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. 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.