Dr. Anthony Fauci reflected on his and the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic during an interview with the New York Times, admitting mistakes were made.
While Fauci, who recently retired from his post as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, saidwere sometimes wrong, he argued that the ever-changing nature of the evidence meant it was nearly impossible to get everything right.
One of the most controversial issues Fauci confronted as the face of the pandemic response was the mask mandates that eventually spread across the nation. Although Fauci had initially told Americans masking was unnecessary, he would later become a vocal supporter of the benefits of wearing face coverings.
People gather in support of continuing the school mask mandate outside the Loudon County Government Center in Virginia."When it comes to masking, I don’t know," Fauci said."But I do know that the culture wars have been really, really tough from a public health standpoint. Ultimately, an epidemiologist sees it as an epidemiological phenomenon. An economist sees it from an economic standpoint. And I see it from somebody in bed dying.
"I think, almost paradoxically, you had people who were on the fence about getting vaccinated thinking, ‘Why are they forcing me to do this?’" Fauci said."And that sometimes beautiful independent streak in our country becomes counterproductive."
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
‘Swimming in the dark’: Dr. Fauci reflects on the highs and lows of COVID-19 responseReforms needed to prepare for next pandemic, top infectious-disease expert tells The New York Times
Weiterlesen »
DeSantis takes shot at Trump for Fauci’s role during admin’s coronavirus responseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took at shot at former President Donald Trump over Anthony Fauci's role during the pandemic, as speculation grows DeSantis will announce a presidential run.
Weiterlesen »
Anthony Volpe taking responsibility for his rough Yankees day was telling: ‘That’s on me’This was one of those unwelcome-to-the-big-league moments that remind everyone how humbling baseball can be.
Weiterlesen »
Anthony Scaramucci calls out Elizabeth Warren and 'sidekick' GenslerThe former White House communications director discussed Elizabeth Warren's role in financial services and banking, and Gary Gensler's ambitions as chair of the SEC.
Weiterlesen »
Florida mansion where Shakira and Marc Anthony were guests asks $69.9MIn Coral Gables, the secluded home of broadcasting industry mogul Raúl Alarcón has hit the market for a pretty penny — a sum that would mark an area record.
Weiterlesen »