Fauci expects decision on resuming J&J coronavirus vaccine by Friday

• Americans' confidence in the safety of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine took a big dip after the pause in its use, although any risk from blood clots following the shot is extremely low, if it exists at all.
• The White House said last week that a pause of the J&J vaccine "will not have a significant impact" on the administration's vaccination plans.

What he's saying: "I think by Friday we'll know which way we're going on this. Hopefully we'll get back on track,"Fauci told Meet the Press. "But I don't think there's going to be anything that'll linger beyond that. I hope not. I don't think so."

• "My estimate is that we will continue to use it in some form. I doubt very seriously if they just cancel it."

• "I do think that there will likely be some sort of warning or restriction or risk assessment. I don't think it's just going to go back and say, 'Okay, everything's fine. Go right back.' I think it'll likely say, 'Okay, we're going to use it but be careful under these certain circumstances.'"