California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes COVID-19 vaccination efforts as cases increase across US
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ABC News’ Zohreen Shah speaks with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on facing a potential recall challenge, as well as former California Gov. Gray Davis, who was recalled by voters in 2003.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
California Gov. Gavin Newsom patiently waited for the day that all Californians 50 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, and on Thursday he received a dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Newsom told ABC News' Zohreen Shah- in an exclusive interview that he was thrilled to be "one and done," as he recalled the first vaccine administered in Southern California, to nurse Helen Cordova, on Dec. 14.