WASHINGTON: Once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time, Dr.
Anthony Fauci assured lawmakers Friday.Appearing before a House panel investigating the nation's response to the pandemic, Fauci expressed “cautious" optimism that a vaccine would be available, particularly by next year.“I believe, ultimately, over a period of time in 2021, that Americans will be able to get it," Fauci said, referring to the vaccine.There will be a priority list for who gets early vaccinations.