Masks and annual coronavirus vaccinations could be the new normal in the U.S., even after the pandemic is over, according to the nation’s chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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Fauci said they still don't know how long the coronavirus vaccines will continue to protect people from the virus.
“I hope it’s a considerable period of time, but we don’t know that as a fact right now,” he said. “We’re going to have to work that out and observe over a period of a few years, if not longer.”
The doctor said updated vaccines may be able to keep up with the evolution of the virus.
Speaking to American Muslim Health Professionals, Fauci - President Biden's chief medical advisor - said it's also likely that Americans will be wearing masks for a considerable period of time.
He said face coverings may become accepted in the U.S. the way they are in some Asian countries.
“[People] wear [masks] sometimes when they’re out or when they’re not feeling well,” Fauci added. “They feel there’s a lot of viral illness in the community, and they wear masks. That very well may be the case.”
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