ICYMI: Dr. Fauci testified today that the consequence of reopening the country too early could be 'really serious' if states don't have the capability to respond to new coronavirus infections More key moments from the the Senate HELP Committee 👇
The Trump administration’s top infectious disease expert testified Tuesday that the consequence of reopening the country too early could be "really serious" if states don't have the capability to respond to new coronavirus infections.
That means that new outbreaks are likely as public life resumes, Fauci said, prolonging the coronavirus fight if states are not adequately prepared to respond. Already, more than 80,000 Americans have died from the disease — a figure that most public health experts agree likely undercounts the true toll.
He said that schools and businesses hoping to open their doors any time soon should not count on therapeutics or vaccines, saying that public safety hinges on the nation’s ability to regularly test Americans.
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