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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke to KTLA about the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine trials.

He said he’s “cautiously optimistic” that a vaccine will be ready by early next year.

Those interested in volunteering in the trials can visit coronaviruspreventionnetwork.org.

This aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 3, 2020.