Pouch, "To End the Pandemic, Vaccination Is Necessary... Benefits Outweigh Risks"

Emphasizing Vaccination in Video Call with Zuckerberg
"Most Americans Expected to Be Vaccinated by April-May Next Year"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and an infectious disease expert, stated that to resolve the pandemic situation, people must receive the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. Director Fauci emphasized that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks and predicted that most Americans will be vaccinated between April and May next year.

According to CNN on the 30th (local time), Fauci, during a video conversation lasting about an hour with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said, "If you hesitate to get vaccinated, you will be a 'problem,'" and stressed, "If you want to participate in ending the pandemic, get vaccinated." He added, "By April to May next year, most Americans will be able to receive the vaccine," emphasizing, "The benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks."

Fauci warned, "Even those who have recovered from COVID-19 can be reinfected and may suffer serious aftereffects." He explained, "There are two types of COVID-19 aftereffects: the first includes severe fatigue, shortness of breath, insomnia, and decreased concentration experienced by recovered patients." He continued, "The second type of aftereffect occurs in severe patients and involves permanent damage to the lungs, heart, and kidneys," Fauci conveyed.

Fauci also diagnosed that the current COVID-19 situation in the U.S. is very serious due to the large movement of people during the Thanksgiving holiday. He warned, "Nothing happens for about five days after the holiday, but the situation will change in 2 to 3 weeks," adding, "There could be a sharp increase in confirmed cases around Christmas." He urged, "Although vaccine use is imminent, we must not lower our guard and must strictly follow quarantine rules such as wearing masks and social distancing."

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