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Fauci: Masks, Social Distancing Still Needed Even After COVID-19 Vaccine

"Abandoning it completely would not be a good idea"

Joseph Curl
Fauci: Masks, Social Distancing Still Needed Even After COVID-19 Vaccine
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Talk about a Debbie Downer.

Optimism (and the stock markets) exploded last week when reports emerged that a new COVID-19 experimental vaccine was testing at 90% effectiveness. But Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said even after it’s widely available, Americans will still need to practice the precautions now in place, like wearing masks and social distancing.

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