Murphy Statement on FDA Granting Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

Greenville, N.C. – Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), a member of the House Republican Doctors Caucus and the only practicing physician in Congress, released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine:

"Many believed it would take at least a year to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, but American innovation has exceeded expectations yet again. Operation Warp Speed has come through. This is truly remarkable. It has been a long year, and everyone is ready for relief. We are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this announcement. However, we must continue to engage in social spacing and wear masks for the foreseeable future.

"As a physician and ardent supporter of Operation Warp Speed since its inception, I have the utmost confidence in the tremendous efficacy and overall safety of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. I will take it and my family will take it as soon as it becomes available to us. I encourage others to do the same," said Murphy.