Anthony Stephen Fauci, Andrew M. Slavitt, and Rochelle Paula Walensky

“ How long does it last?And when you’re dealing with variants that clearly might actually be diminished somewhat in their capability of the virus — excuse me, of the vaccine-induced antibodies to essentially be able to neutralize there, you’re in a tenuous zone if you don’t have the full impact. So there is some merit to the arguments that they are made, and we certainly respect that.
But right now, given the number of vaccines we’re able to give every day, literally every day that goes by we get closer and closer to where we want to be. ”

“ I’d like to spend the next couple of minutes addressing a frequently asked question and concern regarding the impact of COVID-19 disease in pregnant women — on the women themselves and on their fetus.
So, clearly, COVID-19 and pregnancy is associated, as I’m going to show you in a moment, with adverse outcomes for mother and baby. And one asks the question: What about the safety and importance of vaccination in that setting? ”

“ If we all continue to wear a well-fitting mask, physically distance, and get vaccinated, America can and will get out of this pandemic. We can meet this moment if we keep doing our part. Everyone working together, getting vaccinated as soon as possible, is how we can turn the corner. ”

“ And what we’re seeing is both a decrease in emergency department visits, as well as hospitalizations associated with that demographic. And I think we still have a lot to learn, and time is going to tell, with regard to the impact of both vaccination of this demographic and variants. So as we see variants continuing to spread, the numbers of cases increasing, and then what is going to happen with regard to the younger population that is not yet protected.
And it is why we are encouraging everybody to roll up their sleeves as soon as vaccine is available to them, because we see it working. ”

“ Disinfecting uses a chemical product, which is a process that kills the germs on the surfaces. In most situations, regular cleaning of surfaces with soap and detergent, not necessarily disinfecting those surfaces, is enough to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. ”

“ If you look at the recommendation from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, although they don’t specifically recommend vaccination in pregnant women, they make a very important statement that all pregnant individuals who choose to receive the vaccine must be allowed to do so in alignment with state and local vaccination allocation plans. ”

“ Saturday, as Andy, mentioned CDC reported that over 4 million doses of vaccine had been administered in 24 hours. To date, more than 106 million people have received at least one dose, and more than 61.4 million, or 18.5 percent, are fully vaccinated.
As the trends and data have been indicating, cases are increasing nationally, and we are seeing this occur predominantly in younger adults. This is why you’ve heard me so clearly share my concern. We know that these increases are due in part to more highly transmissible variants, which we are very closely monitoring. ”

“ So, two weeks ago, the President outlined a number of steps that we’re taking to significantly increase the number of safe places and trusted places Americans can go to get vaccinated and to ensure that at least 90 percent of Americans have a vaccination site within five miles of where they live by April 19th. ”

“ Now that we’re seeing the number of deaths decrease, is the — would you categorize coronavirus as moving into something more like the flu: less deadly, something that is more manageable for hospitals or hospital system?And also, just — is there any indication, given the year of data we have on transmission patterns, of whether warmer weather will have any impact on the spread of the virus? ”

“ As we work to get more people vaccinated and as community businesses begin to reopen, these findings underscore the vast impact of a single event affecting communities, schools, families, and fragile elderly. And it emphasizes the impressive transmissibility of this virus and the continued need for layer prevention strategies, including reducing the number of people indoors, improving building ventilation, and utilizing outdoor spaces as the weather allows. ”

“ And as more schools are reopening, it’s even more important to make sure they do so safely, with strict adherence to CDC guidance, and for all of us to roll up our sleeves for a vaccine as soon as we can. ”

“ Across the country, there’s already 25 existing mass vaccination sites that have a combined capability to administer over 95,000 shots per day. And that number is going to continue to grow as we bring additional sites online. ”

“ How much of that is, as we talked about, just because a lot of seniors are vaccinated but younger people are still waiting, versus, say, the B117 variant? Is it more efficient at attacking younger people? And also, what does this mean for schools? Do you plan to update any guidance, given this emerging trend? Thanks. DR. WALENSKY: I think there are a lot of moving parts here, both with regard to the demographic that has been vaccinated. We know that B117 is more transmissible — somewhere between 50 and 100 percent more transmissible. ”

“ Cleaning with household cleaners containing soap or detergent will physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but reduces the risk of infection by removing them. ”

“ As of today, nearly one in three Americans and over 40 percent of adults have at least one shot, and nearly one in four adults are fully vaccinated. Seventy-five percent of seniors have now been vaccinated, and more than fifty-five percent of seniors are fully vaccinated. ”

“ That’s something that we do all the time, and that’s really very important.
B, the J&J doses that have gone out had nothing at all to do with the situation in the plant. We want people to really appreciate that: that those who have received the J&J doses, that that had really completely dissociated from the issue that we were talking about in the plant. ”