LOS ANGELES - Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he would volunteer to be given a COVID-19 vaccine on camera in hopes of dispelling misinformation and fears surrounding the inoculation.
Speaking on an episode of Major Garrett’s CBS podcast “The Takeout,” Fauci said he would take a vaccine “as soon as my turn comes up.”Fauci is the latest public figure to make such an announcement.
Earlier on Thursday, three former presidents said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine publicly once one becomes available.Former President Barack Obama said during an episode of SiriusXM's "The Joe Madison Show" airing Thursday, "I promise you that when it's been made for people who are less at risk, I will be.