Long Island reacts to Pfizer's vaccine developments

Drug manufacturer Pfizer's CEO called the vaccine "the greatest medical advance" in the world's last 100 years. It has been determined that it may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.

News 12 Staff

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Nov 9, 2020, 10:40 PM

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Updated 1,401 days ago

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Developments Monday on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines is raising hopes that an end might be in sight for a pandemic-weary nation.

Drug manufacturer Pfizer's CEO called the vaccine "the greatest medical advance" in the world's last 100 years. It has been determined that it may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.

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But the big question is - will Long Islanders agree to get the vaccine? News 12's Shari Einhorn spoke to Island residents about it, including one family who suffered through an outbreak.