Posted on Nov 11, 2020
'The Vaccine Is On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID-19 Hero
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Dr. Anthony Fauci was recognized as a hero on Tuesday by the New York City borough of Brooklyn, where he was born and raised. As he accepted the honor, Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, shared his optimism that a COVID-19 vaccine is close.
"The vaccine is on its way, folks, so hang in there, hang tough. We're going to get over this together," Fauci said via video link, speaking to a crowd gathered outside Brooklyn Borough Hall.
"Amen!" a woman in the crowd replied.
Fauci was recognized as "a reassuring champion of science and reason who has navigated our nation through turbulent times," Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said in a statement.
Brooklyn, which says its population of 2.6 million would make it the fourth-largest city in the U.S., honored Fauci and others during a ceremony just before noon. Fauci attended the event virtually.
"This is really a great thrill for me," Fauci said, adding he was proud to be recognized along with other honorees, who were standing behind a large video monitor.
"The vaccine is on its way, folks, so hang in there, hang tough. We're going to get over this together," Fauci said via video link, speaking to a crowd gathered outside Brooklyn Borough Hall.
"Amen!" a woman in the crowd replied.
Fauci was recognized as "a reassuring champion of science and reason who has navigated our nation through turbulent times," Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said in a statement.
Brooklyn, which says its population of 2.6 million would make it the fourth-largest city in the U.S., honored Fauci and others during a ceremony just before noon. Fauci attended the event virtually.
"This is really a great thrill for me," Fauci said, adding he was proud to be recognized along with other honorees, who were standing behind a large video monitor.
'The Vaccine Is On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID-19 Hero
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I've said for months they would announce a viable vaccine within days of the election being over.
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My hometown PO1 William "Chip" Nagel. My brother lived in that neighborhood after he got married and was very heavily Italian in the 70's as was his ex wife, thus the reason for renting a home there. I always liked to go out drinking there! On a side note, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is a retired NYC Police Captain.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SFC William Farrell The Plus of being raised in the Urban Environment. A More Diverse and Colorful Environment. I'm Sure being raised in Cincinnati for the Most Part is a Significant Part of Who I Am.
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