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Dr. Anthony Fauci informed the BBC that the U.S. will determine the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine by late November or early December. However, widespread availability is expected several months into 2021, with healthcare workers and high-risk individuals prioritized for initial doses. Public health measures like mask-wearing and social distancing will remain necessary. AstraZeneca has resumed its phase three vaccine trials in the U.S. after FDA safety reviews, and Johnson & Johnson is also preparing to resume its trials. Special thanks were given to Kaiser Health News for their contributions.

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