Monday, August 24, 2020

Global – 23,300,000/806,000; USA – 5,700,000/177,000 • Got call from Albert Bourla (CEO of Pfizer) expressing concern about AstraZenica likely trying to get an EUA for their vaccine before the big companies (Moderna, Pfizer, J & J complete their phase 3 trials. We discussed what to do. He suggested that he ask the companies to sign an agreement that they will all strive for completion of phase 3 studies before decisions are made. I suggested that we get the scientific community involved who should demand to see the data upon which the FDA would make any decisions. The Nashville, TN Public Defender has established the “Fauci Award”: Introducing the Dr. Fauci Award! This Nashville Defenders Award recognizes staff members who embody the admirable qualities and character of the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. Amongst the numerous positive qualities demonstrated by Dr. Fauci which include a commitment to perseverance in the face of adversity, compassion, cleanliness, good health, and concern for the education, protection, and welfare of others above his own personal interests. Dr. Fauci has stood in the face of power and fought back, maintaining his integrity and keeping his mission in the forefront. PRESS: Article (online today, print tomorrow) in Washington Post by Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey and Philip Rucker quoting me as defending Pence - Politics Mike Pence hopes four years of subservience to Trump will lift his political future Interview with Julie Steenhuysen of Reuters on COVID-19 vaccine trials; New York Times – Sheryl Stolberg is doing a profile on me and my recent surgery and other things.