SoCal doctor discusses COVID-19 vaccine and if masks are here to stay

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- When will a COVID-19 vaccine be available?

The world is desperate to know when a vaccine for the coronavirus can be distributed as the pandemic continues to change life for everyone.

ABC7's Phillip Palmer was joined by Dr. Nicholas Testa, chief medical officer with Dignity Health of Southern California, to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and answer more of your questions about the coronavirus.

Who will be the first to get a vaccine? Are masks here to stay? We answered these questions during an in-depth Q&A.

Watch the video above for the full discussion.