VOA Interview: Fauci Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccine

As U.S. cases of COVID-19 passed two million, VOA’s Russian service discussed the pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Fauci urged those taking part in protests around the country to protect themselves and wear a mask. The wide-ranging interview also touched on states’ reopening and efforts to find a vaccine. Below is an edited transcript.