Trump Contradicts CDC Director Robert Redfield, Says Vaccinations Ready Soon

"No I think he made a mistake when he said that," Trump said, telling reporters he had called CDC Director Robert Redfield. "That's incorrect information. "I believe he was confused. I think he just misunderstood the question, probably." Redfield made his comments in testimony before a U.S. Senate panel. He said general availability of a vaccine could come by "late second quarter, third quarter 2021." A vaccine could be ready as soon as this November or December, Redfield said, adding that limited first doses could go to those who were most vulnerable. But "in order to have enough of us immunized to have immunity, I think it's going to take six to nine months," he added.