CLEAN : Hope on the horizon": with universal vaccine eligibility, New Yorkers feel optimistic

The transcript discusses the positive changes and optimism as more people get vaccinated. It highlights the return to normalcy in city life, with more people on the streets and using public transport. The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling safer and hopeful, contrasting it with the situation in Germany, where their family is still in lockdown. Overall, there's a sense of progress and optimism for the future.

What change does the speaker notice in the city after getting vaccinated?

• Public transportation is less crowded.

• People are returning to work and public spaces.

• The city feels more deserted.

• More people are staying indoors.

How does the speaker describe the current state of the city compared to a few months ago?

• The city is still completely dead.

• There is a noticeable increase in public activity.

• Garbage is still everywhere.

• The streets remain empty.

What is the speaker's outlook on the future after receiving the first vaccine shot?

• Indifferent about the changes.

• Concerned about the vaccine's effectiveness.

• Pessimistic about the future.

• Hopeful for a return to normalcy.

How does the speaker's situation differ from their family in Germany?

• The family is vaccinated, but the speaker is not.

• Both are still waiting for the vaccine.

• Both are fully vaccinated.

• The speaker is vaccinated, but the family is still in lockdown.

What factor does the speaker mention that contributes to the sense of optimism?

• Decreased public transportation usage.

• Warm weather allowing outdoor activities.

• Increased lockdown measures.

• Cold weather.