'I gave it all I got': Fauci urges Americans to get vaccinated in final briefing – video

After almost half a century in public service, the US's top infectious diseases expert made his final public address at a White House briefing, at which he reflected on his career and urged Americans to get their vaccinations.

In an emotional address Fauci defended his record, saying he never 'left anything on the field' and called on Americans not to politicise the government's medical advice.

'When I see people in this country ... not getting vaccinated for reasons that have nothing to do with public health, but because of divisiveness and ideological differences, as a physician it pains me,' he said

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