Fauci warns of 'really serious' consequences if states reopen too quickly amid coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, warned Congress on Tuesday that states that push too quickly to reopen businesses and allow public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic could"trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control."
That"paradoxically will set you back, not only leading to some suffering and death that could be avoided, but it could even set you back on the road to trying to get economic recovery, because it would almost turn the clock back," he said. Story continuesFauci said Tuesday that the actual death toll is"likely higher," noting that in New York City, for example, many people may have died from the virus in their homes and have not been counted in official totals.
But Fauci warned that the efficacy of the potential vaccines remains an issue and that"negative consequences" are also a concern. And he made clear that he did not agree with many of Trump's optimistic statements about having the disease under control.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Congress reopening risks more outbreaks and backfires on local economiesDr. Anthony Fauci warned Congress that some states are prematurely reopening businesses, risking additional outbreaks and deaths, particularly among the most vulnerable populations.
Read more »
Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's 'virtually no chance' that COVID-19 will be eradicated"With the travel, the global travel, every single day, there&39;s no chance we&39;re going to be virus-free," Fauci told NBC Sports&39; Peter King.
Read more »
Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before senators on coronavirus — here's what he saysFauci tells Congress that a vaccine will be essential to stopping the spread of the coronavirus. But he also warned that it may take a while before a usable vaccine will be available.
Read more »
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen. Rand Paul spar over safety and death rates among children with coronavirusPaul, an opthamologist, argued that low coronavirus mortality rates in kids should bolster the case for reopening schools. 'I don't think you're the end all,' he told Fauci.
Read more »