A top epidemiologist and member of President Biden
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During an interview with Michael Osterholm on “Fox News Sunday”, host Chris Wallace
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“It’s not perfect, it’s not 100 percent [protection from COVID-19]Osterholm said of the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the US
“We currently have a problem from a public health point of view to nuance that message,” he continued, adding that Americans still “should avoid” [travel] if not essential, “even after vaccination.
He went on to specify that these measures would likely not be in effect for the rest of the year, calling them temporary but necessary to slow down another wave of infections.
“This is a short term, we are just trying to overcome this wave of cases,” said Osterholm.
“The future looks bright, especially this summer,” he added.
Osterholm said in a separate appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that when people are vaccinated, “it’s like buying a fireproof suit that works 95 percent of the time.”
“I think the message was consistent, although it may have confused the public,” he added.
His comments come after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in new guidelines Friday that fully vaccinated people can travel safely.
About a third of American adults have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to date.
However, health officials have warned that another spate of cases could set in as numerous locations relaxed restrictions on public life and businesses following a major spike in cases during the winter.
– Updated at 11:03 am