And it is considered the Gold Standard regulator of medical products. We applied our high standards to review this product so that americans can have trust and confidence that the vaccine meets our rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness. Americans can have trust and confidence that the vaccine meets our rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness. With this authorization, we know our federal partners are moving to distribute the first doses of the vaccine throughout the country. The fdas authorization for this vaccine is a significant milestone in battling a devastating pandemic that has affected so many families in the u. S. And around the world. Our action comes as we near the end of what has been truly a year unlike any other in modern times. While this year has been marked by tragedy and sadness, it is also a year with unparalleled Scientific Achievement that will resonate for many future generations. Scientific processes for Product Development for vaccines traditiona
This press conference. I am pleased to announce that late yesterday, the fda authorized for emergency use the Pfizer Biontech this is the first e first covid9 vaccine to be auth orthe United States. The fda disrespected gold wide worldwide and it is considered the Gold Standard regulator of medical products. We applied our high standards to review this product so that americans can have trust and confidence that the vaccine meets our rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness. With this authorization, we know our federal partners are moving to distribute the first doses of the vaccine throughout the country. The fdas authorization for this vaccine is a significant milestone in battling a devastating pandemic that has affected so many families in the u. S. And around the world. Our action comes as we near the end of what has been truly a year unlike any other in modern times. While this year has been marked by tragedy and sadness, it is also a year with unparalleled Scientific Achi
Happened in history to make sure that were not repeating the same mistakes. We are not asking you to shelter indoors, to stay at home and also expect that, you know, this is something that is comfortable for all of you. We know this is very challenging. That it has a Significant Impact on not only our physical health but our Mental Health. And yesterday i, with a doctor, we hosted a webinar to talk about our Mental Health and the challenges with family, with children, with isolation and with a number of things. And we wanted to make sure we had a resource available to the public to deal with that. Anyone can log on or call 311. If there is any information that you may need or someone to talk to during this very challenging time because the fact is its not over. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. We will get through this, but it is going to require time and its going to require patience like never before. I dont believe anyone on this earth has ever experienced anything like thi
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Sfgovtv test test test test test test test test test test is good morning. The meeting will come to order. Welcome to the thursday, april 16th meeting of the government audit and Oversight Committee. I am the chair of the committee joined by aaron peskin and Committee Member matt haney. Thank you to the clerk, john carroll. I would like to thank sfgovtv for staffing the meeting. Mr. Clerk, do you have any announcements. Yes, due to the covid19 Health Emergency and to protect Board Members the board of supervisors legislative chamber and Committee Room are closed. Members will be participating in this meeting remotely as if they were physically present. Comments will be available for each item on the agenda cable channel 26 and sfgovtv are streaming the number on the screen. Each speaker is allowed two minutes to speak. Comments or opportunities to speak during the Public Comment period are available by calling 888 2045984. Use the access code. That is 3501008. After you have entered th