Dr. Anthony Fauci was recognized as a hero on Tuesday by the New York City borough of Brooklyn, where he was born and raised. As he accepted the honor, Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, shared his optimism that a COVID-19 vaccine is close.
“The vaccine is on its way, folks, so hang in there, hang tough. We’re going to get over this together,” Fauci said via video link, speaking to a crowd gathered outside Brooklyn Borough Hall.
“Amen!” a woman in the crowd replied.
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