Fauci Weighs in on MLB Outbreak as Baseball Season Kicks Off
Dr. Anthony Fauci — the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — is offering his take on the latest outbreak within the Miami Marlins baseball team as Major League Baseball (MLB) kicks off…
Dr. Anthony Fauci — the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — is offering his take on the latest outbreak within the Miami Marlins baseball team as Major League Baseball (MLB) kicks off its season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
During Tuesday’s appearance on ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” the nation’s top infectious disease expert was asked about professional Sports and whether or not the MLB should continue with their seasons in the wake of the outbreak in Miami, Florida.
At least 14 Miami Marlins players and staffers have tested positive for coronavirus, according to USA Today. While the team has opted to postpone its games against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday and Tuesday, Fauci does not believe they should need to completely stop the season yet.
“You just have to watch this. This could put it in danger,” Fauci said.
However, he did stress the importance of MLB franchises paying close attention to what happens on a “day-to-day basis” in an effort to stay on top of the situation.
“I don’t believe they need to stop but we need to follow this and see what happens with other teams on a day-by-day basis,” Fauci said.
See Fauci’s remarks below (starting at 1:00):
Fauci’s latest remarks come just days after he made headlines for throwing the first pitch at the Washington Nationals’ season opener. During a recent interview, he quipped about his relatively flat pitch.