The New Normal: Nurse checks in hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, doctor talks vaccine skepticism

On this week's episode of The New Normal, a bit of good news as front-line workers have started to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. We speak to an ICU nurse who got her first dose just hours before talking to News 12.

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Dec 16, 2020, 1:38 AM

Updated 1,448 days ago

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Watch the full episode of The New Normal for Dec. 15, 2020.
On this week's episode of The New Normal, a bit of good news as front-line workers have started to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. We speak to an ICU nurse who got her first dose just hours before talking to News 12.
Plus, two doctors join us to talk about lockdowns, the new at-home COVID-19 test and representation in the vaccine process in minority communities.
Check out some highlights below:
Northwell ICU nurse Elyse Isopo says she's feeling good hours after receiving the vaccine.
Why did Isopo get the vaccine? She explains.
Isopo offers a message to those skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Chris Pernell says "representation matters" when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Rajeev Fernando talks about the newly approved at-home test.