Fauci Warns of a Challenging Fall and Winter With COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning about the challenges ahead for the United States as the fall and winter approaches. During a panel discussion with doctors from the Harvard Medical School, Fauci, director of the National…
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning about the challenges ahead for the United States as the fall and winter approaches.
During a panel discussion with doctors from the Harvard Medical School, Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discussed the country’s current situation where the coronavirus pandemic as he urged Americans to remain vigilant in mitigating the spread of the virus.
“We need to hunker down and get through this fall and winter because it’s not going to be easy,” Fauci said on Thursday.
Fauci also warned Americans not to “ever underestimate” how bad the pandemic can get or focus on finding a silver lining.
He added, “We’ve been through this before. Don’t ever, ever underestimate the potential of the pandemic. And don’t try and look at the rosy side of things.”
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For months, Fauci and President Donald Trump have clashed on mitigation measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
While Fauci has urged Americans to wear masks and socially distance, Trump has discredited the effectiveness of masks and urged state and local officials to reopen businesses and schools despite the alarming surge in cases that ravaged many states over the summer.