WATCH: HHS Secretary Azar says 7.9 million vaccine doses being distributed in U.S. this week
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar sounded an optimistic note as distribution of the Pfizer and Modern vaccines are being ramped up across the United States this week.
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Officials said health care workers along with nursing home residents will be first in line for vaccination, with others to follow in the coming weeks and months.
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