'Santa Claus Also Got Vaccinated'... Ensuring Santa's Safety Ahead of Christmas?

Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and Santa Claus. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] In response to the question, "Will Santa Claus be able to give presents this Christmas?" Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), reassured children by saying, "I personally gave Santa Claus the vaccine shot."

On the 19th (local time), Fauci appeared on the U.S. CNN children's program "Sesame Street Friends' COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting" and said, "I thought children might be disappointed, so I recently went to the North Pole and personally gave Santa the COVID-19 vaccine shot."

He added, "Santa will be able to come down the chimney and leave presents. There is no need to worry. Santa is safe."

In response to a child's question, "Can I visit my grandmother's house this Christmas?" he said, "We must continue to be cautious and wear masks," emphasizing, "Until everyone is vaccinated, we cannot be completely sure the virus is gone. Vaccination is very important to end COVID-19."

He also said, "(The pain from the vaccine) is like a pinch. It passes very quickly," and added, "Once all children get vaccinated, they will say afterward, 'It wasn't bad.' I guarantee it."

Fauci stated, "The ultimate goal of the vaccine is to completely eliminate COVID-19," and reiterated, "Therefore, I hope as many people as possible get vaccinated. When the majority of the population is vaccinated, the virus will decrease."

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