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Anthony Fauci

Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Birth DetailsDecember 24, 1940 | Brooklyn, New York

NationalityAmerican

LeagueBusiness Leader

EducationMD, Cornell University

Anthony Fauci's Journey so far ...

Anthony Stephen Fauci's grandparents were Italian immigrants who settled in New York. His father was a pharmacist with his own business and at an early age, Fauci helped him in making deliveries and handling the accounts
He completed his schooling in New York and joined Cornell University Medical College in 1966. After completing his internship at the prestigious university, he joined the National Institutes of Health as a Clinical Associate at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Due to his outstanding work, he was appointed as the chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation in 1980 and subsequently director of NIAID in 1984. He became one of America's leading infectious disease expert
Some of his work includes developing a treatment for HIV-infected people to live longer, therapies for rheumatoid arthritis and treatment of many immune-mediated infectious diseases. He played a key role in the treatment of emerging diseases caused by Ebola and the Zika virus
President Ronald Reagan appointed him as the White House chief medical adviser and since then he has advised six US presidents. Currently, he is advising President Joe Biden on the coronavirus pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, the immunologist led the Covid-19 response in the United States and became one of America's top public health experts
The top US health expert faced criticism from the Trump administration when he advised the government to shut down cities and towns in the country to control the spread of coronavirus. He stood his ground despite calls for his replacement
He said that he was "not convinced" the novel coronavirus was developed naturally and has called for an open investigation into the origins of the virus. In the initial months of the pandemic, he dismissed the theory that Covid originated from China

Before you go ...

President George W Bush presented Fauci with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, US' highest civilian award, in 2008
He is a member of various prestigious institutions and has over 1,300 publications to his name

Last Updated: 26/07/2021

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The Trump effect: How his first week in office feels like a throwback to his first term
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Did social media and govt collude to create pandemic panic? New report raises alarming questions
A US House report reveals how government pressure influenced social media's COVID-19 content moderation, echoing Orson Welles's infamous radio play. Draconian measures, like social distancing and lockdowns, lacked scientific backing, causing widespread business closures and developmental issues in children. This government-social media nexus amplified misinformation, fueling public panic while generating profits for platforms.
Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home: Spokesperson
West Nile virus is commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people don't experience symptoms, about 1 in 5 can develop a fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.
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Anthony Fauci has been infected by West Nile virus. The former White House medical adviser was hospitalized.
Anthony Fauci grilled by lawmakers, makes startling revelations on masks, vaccines, lab leak theory
Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to appear for a public testimony before the House Select Subcommittee, based on the Coronavirus pandemic. Ahead of this appearance, a released transcript is doing the rounds, creating waves of controversy.
How a Kolkata-born professor secured a landmark victory against US government
Professor Jay Bhattacharya, along with other scientists, has achieved a legal victory in a free speech censorship case against the US government. The case stemmed from their release of The Great Barrington Declaration, which argued against economic lockdowns during the Covid pandemic. The Declaration was suppressed by high-ranking government officials and censored on social media platforms.
AI that alters voice, images in political ads will require prominent disclosure on Google, YouTube
Starting in November, just under a year before the US presidential election, Google said in an update to its political content policy affecting YouTube and other services that disclosure of AI to alter images must be clear and conspicuous and be located somewhere that users are likely to notice it.
Is Donald Trump kissing Anthony Fauci? With apparently fake photos, Ron DeSantis raises AI ante
This week, these images published by Florida governor Ron DeSantis' campaign demonstrate how the 2024 Republican White House contenders have elevated their war of words into the AI-driven social media arena, interspersing fact with fiction.
PM Modi, Australian counterpart rename Sydney suburb as 'Little India' during special community event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have jointly renamed a street in Harris Park, Western Sydney, "Little India". The area is a hub for celebrating festivals and events such as Diwali and Australia Day, and is said to be home to more than 20 eateries and a selection of shops selling traditional Indian wares. Harris Park's population reflects its community atmosphere, with residents hailing from a range of countries including India, Lebanon, Italy, Greece and China.
'American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci' documentary offers a portrait of a govt infectious disease scientist who advised 7 presidents
The documentary covers his career and its crises, especially the way Covid-19 was handled by the Trump administration.
Musk targets US Covid response lead Fauci in viral tweet
"My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci," the billionaire Twitter CEO said, alluding to the practice of indicating gender pronouns after one's name as well as the right-wing campaign to charge Fauci with crimes related to his involvement in US Covid policies.
Dr Anthony Fauci’s final press briefing at White House as NIAID’s outgoing director witnesses chaotic scenes
Dr Anthony Fauci held his last press conference as the outgoing director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). However, when he was to take questions, there were chaotic scenes with a reporter shouting.
Dr Anthony Fauci sounds alarm bells for 'bad flu season' as he nears office exit. Read more for details
Chief Medical Advisor to the President of United States Dr Anthony Fauci advises people to get shots for Covid and flu ASAP. He also plans to encourage HIV shots. While alarming citizens, he asks the US to pay heed to the warning signs.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
"I will be leaving these positions in December of this year to pursue the next chapter of my career," Fauci said in a statement, calling those roles "the honor of a lifetime."
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief medical adviser to the US President, tests COVID positive with mild symptoms
The famed medical authority in the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Anthony Fauci, tests COVID positive. Though he is experiencing mild symptoms, Dr. Fauci's age can be a deciding factor in his recovery.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: 'Pandemic phase' over for US, but COVID-19 still here
In comments Wednesday to The Washington Post, however, Fauci seemed to clarify his earlier remarks, saying that unlike the "full-blown explosive pandemic phase" during the brutal winter omicron surge, he was describing what appears to be a period of transition toward the coronavirus becoming an endemic disease.
Anthony Fauci confirms that U.S. is now out of the pandemic phase as Covid-19 infections hit rock bottom
Dr Fauci, after announcing that the U.S. is now out of the pandemic phase, also said that long term vaccination plans will still continue to ensure that Covid-19 doesn't hit back
White House to propose a second COVID-19 booster for the elderly
The Biden government will give older Americans a second COVID-19 booster dose. The White House proposes that all those above 50 will be given the booster doze before the next wave hits.
The handshake regains firm grip on corporate etiquette
The humble handshake has regained popularity because with the number of active cases reducing in the country and masses getting fully vaccinated, the hesitation of being in close proximity to the co-workers has seen a decline.
Anthony Fauci warns of stricter Coronavirus measures amidst new strain
The Director of the National Institute of Allery and Infectious Diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, has warned his fellow Americans that they could face additional lockdowns amidst rising Coronavirus cases. He stated that there could be additional lockdown measures should there be any new virus strain that runs rampant.
Fauci says 'prudent' to have Omicron vaccine, but may not be needed
A COVID-19 vaccine specifically targeting the Omicron variant would be "prudent" even if it ultimately may not be needed, the top U.S. infectious disease official said on Tuesday as Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE announced such a clinical trial.
People won't move around with masks on forever: American immunologist Anthony S Fauci
He also said there is a great deal of 'disinformation' around and that is entirely destructive to a comprehensive public health endeavour. He said endemicity means 'a non-disruptive presence, without elimination', but it cannot be said as yet whether an endemic stage is underway.
US on 'threshold' of living with coronavirus: Anthony Fauci
Speaking to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the top US scientist said eliminating Covid was unrealistic and that "Omicron, with its extraordinary, unprecedented degree of efficiency of transmissibility, will ultimately find just about everybody."
With Omicron, should you worry about Long COVID?
Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID syndrome, is a condition that people experience four weeks or longer after a coronavirus infection.
How effective are at-home COVID tests in detecting the omicron variant?
People should continue to use them when a quick result is important.
US faces another Covid Christmas as omicron fuels a rise in cases
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Omicron, which accounted for less than 1 percent of new Covid-19 cases in the United States as December began, now accounts for nearly three-quarters of new cases, underlining how stunningly infectious it is.
Moderna says booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appears protective vs. Omicron
Moderna Inc said on Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appeared to be protective against the fast-spreading Omicron variant in laboratory testing and that the current version of the vaccine would continue to be Moderna's "first line of defense against Omicron."
Some rapid antigen Covid tests may not detect Omicron: Anthony Fauci
According to Fauci, the PCR tests, often considered the 'gold standard' for Covid testing, are accurate for detecting Omicron, the Daily Mail reported.
Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta: Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci said results from lab experiments that tested the potency of antibodies from current vaccines against Omicron should come in the "next few days to a week."
Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant
Reports from South Africa, where it emerged and is becoming the dominant strain, suggest that hospitalization rates have not increased alarmingly.
Saudis detect 1st case of new coronavirus variant omicron
Much remains unknown about the new variant, which has been identified in more than 20 countries, including whether it is more contagious, whether it makes people more seriously ill, and whether it can thwart the vaccine.
New variant cause for concern, not panic, Joe Biden tells US
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the Omicron coronavirus variant carried a very high risk of infection surges as more countries closed their borders, reviving fears over economic recovery from the two-year pandemic.
U.S. readies fight against Omicron but too soon for lockdowns: Anthony Fauci
The new Omicron coronavirus variant, first discovered in South Africa and announced in recent days, has now been detected in a growing number of other countries.
Americans can mix and match COVID-19 boosters but original vaccine recommended: Fauci
"It's generally recommended that you get the booster that is the original regimen that you got in the first place," Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in an interview with CNN.
Pfizer booster shot may start in US by September 20: Anthony Fauci
The rollout for Moderna's booster vaccine could, however, be delayed, CNBC news quoted Anthony Fauci as saying on Sunday. Although both drugmakers have applied to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for authorisation of a third dose either six months or eight months after getting the second dose, they haven't been officially approved by the agency.
Pfizer on track for US vaccine boosters, Moderna lagging, Anthony Fauci says
Asked on CBS' "Face the Nation," about President Joe Biden's goal to give booster shots starting Sept. 20, Fauci said that "in some respects" that remained the plan.
WHO European head backs third dose of coronavirus vaccine for the vulnerable
Dr. Hans Kluge cited "deeply worrying" levels of high transmission, saying 33 countries among the 53 in the WHO Europe region have reported an increase in case counts of 10 percent or more over the past two weeks.
Global COVID-19 toll surpasses 4.5 million, US daily average for new cases increases
Since its global outbreak in March 2020, the coronavirus has impacted the United States more than any other country, with over 38.7 million Americans having been infected. The total COVID-19 death toll in the US stands at over 637,500.
'China's Fauci' probed for plagiarism after questioning Covid policy
Zhang Wenhong -- a leading doctor described by state media as "China's Fauci", after the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci -- has since said countries have to find a way "to learn to live with it".
Booster shot for weakened immune systems: Anthony Fauci
Fauci says for other vaccinated groups, such as the elderly, data is being collected to determine if or when their protection goes “below a critical level” and “that's when you're going to be hearing about the implementation of boosters” for others.
Anthony Fauci says more 'pain and suffering' still ahead
Fauci argued that the unvaccinated are affecting others because they're "allowing the propagation and the spread of the outbreak," and pushed back against critics who say whether to get the shot is an individual decision.
Fauci says US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus
He said recommending that the vaccinated wear masks is "under active consideration'' by the government's leading public health officials. Also, booster shots may be suggested for people with suppressed immune systems who have been vaccinated, Fauci said.
Some Americans could need COVID-19 vaccine booster -Anthony Fauci
"Those who are transplant patients, cancer chemotherapy, auto-immune diseases, that are on immunosuppressant regimens, those are the kind of individuals that if there's going to be a third booster, which might likely happen, would be among first the vulnerable," Fauci said during a CNN interview.
Covaxin neutralises both Alpha, Delta variants of Covid effectively, research by top US health institute finds
The vaccine has so far been given to around 25 million recipients in India and elsewhere. Interim results from Covaxin's Phase 3 trial have reportedly shown over "78% efficacy against symptomatic disease, 100% efficacy against severe infection and 70% efficacy against asymptomatic infection."
Indian COVID-19 variant greatest threat to US pandemic response: US infectious disease expert Fauci
The Delta variant is more easily transmitted than the original COVID-19 variant and is becoming the globally dominant version of the disease, the World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Friday.
US to spend $3 bn for antiviral pills for COVID-19: Official
The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to advance the development of antiviral pills for COVID-19, according to an official briefed on the matter.
Origins of SARS-CoV-2: Why the lab-leak idea is being considered again
So far, none of these hypotheses have shown the origins of the virus. One of the first scenarios put forward that the Wuhan seafood market allowed for a rapid dispersion of the virus seems less certain now. After a year of intensive research, the virus has still not been identified in any animals.
GOP sees opening to revive attacks on Anthony Fauci in email trove
Dr. Anthony Fauci has been a political lightning rod since the early days of the pandemic, lionized by the left as a beacon of truth in an administration that badly mismanaged the pandemic and villainized by the right as a misguided, spotlight-seeking bureaucrat seeking to undermine former President Donald Trump.
Theory that COVID emerged from a lab leak in Wuhan gains traction in United States
The government's position has shifted to agnosticism in recent weeks, with top pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky both saying they are open to all possibilities.
'Not convinced' Covid-19 developed naturally, says Dr Fauci
When Dr. Fauci was asked at an event whether he was still confident that the coronavirus developed naturally he said: "I am not convinced about that, I think we should continue to investigate what went on in China until we continue to find out to the best of our ability what happened."
View: The theory that Covid virus leaked from a Chinese lab goes viral
Countless labs handle dangerous pathogens, not always vigilantly, multiplying the chances of leaks by accident or design
American vaccines effective against Covid strain first found in India: US officials
Making a presentation of his data and latest research on this issue, Dr Fauci said that both the variants B617 and B1618, that have been identified in India, have been neutralized with only a 2.5 fold diminution in titer. "That's well within the cushion effect of the capability to protect against infection and certainly against serious disease".
Extended gap between 2 doses of Covishield in India reasonable approach: Anthony Fauci
India is most likely to roll out Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus to be administered to citizens starting next week. With this, India will now have three vaccines to boost its mega vaccination drive which was recently opened for those above 18 years.
India opened up prematurely, Dr Fauci on COVID-19 crisis
"The reason that India is in such dire straits now is that they had an original surge and made the incorrect assumption that they were finished with it, and what happened, they opened up prematurely and wind up having a surge right now that we're all very well aware of is extremely devastating,” America's top infectious disease expert Fauci said.
Getting people vaccinated only long-term solution to Covid crisis in India: Fauci
“The endgame of this all...is going to be to get people vaccinated...India is the largest vaccine-producing country in the world. They've got to get their resources, not only from within, but also from without,” Fauci, who is the Chief Medical Adviser to US President Joe Biden, told the ABC News in an interview.
U.S. turning the corner on pandemic, says White House COVID coordinator
U.S. health officials are on a full court press to overcome vaccine hesitancy and make access to COVID-19 vaccines as easy as possible, aiming to meet President Joe Biden's goal of 70% of Americans having at least one shot by the July 4 U.S. Independence Day.
India's US envoy meets Dr Fauci, discusses COVID-19 crisis, new strains and variants
The meeting was part of the Ambassador's intensified and focused outreach to key stakeholders of healthcare and pandemic response in the US. This was for the first time that a top Indian government official had a meeting with Fauci, who is the top advisor to President Joe Biden on the pandemic.
US expert Fauci advises India to marshal all resources, including Army, to fight COVID surge, says situation ‘very desperate'
“When you have so many people getting infected…the lack of the capability to take adequate care of everyone; when you have shortages of hospital beds and oxygen and shortages of supplies, that really becomes a very desperate situation. Which is the reason why we feel it's important for the rest of the world to help out, to the extent they can,” he said.
India lockdown: Centre unlikely to impose one even as States/UTs can customise theirs
"And if you shut down, you don't have to shut down for six months. You can shut down temporarily to put an end to the cycle of transmission," he added. "No one likes to lock down the country... But if you do it just for a few weeks, you could have a significant impact on the dynamics of the outbreak."
Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said it is important to complete the course to gain maximum protection against the virus. "Make sure you get that second dose," he said at a White House briefing.
Fauci suggests a few weeks' lockdown in India to break chain of coronavirus transmission
Fauci, in an interview to The Indian Express, said another most important thing in the immediate is to get supplies of oxygen, medication, PPEs. He said looking at the magnitude of the crisis, India should look at putting together a crisis group that would meet and start getting things organised.
Covid-19: How to increase vaccine supplies
The government should buy out the IP of Covaxin, the vaccine jointly developed by Bharat Biotech, ICMR and NIV, and throw open access to its knowhow to the world, and encourage a variety of new vaccine makers in India to produce that vaccine, acknowledged by US pandemic expert Dr Anthony Fauci as being effective against India’s double mutant strain.
India's COVID surge shows climate, youth don't protect against pandemic: Anthony Fauci
"What this (surge) is telling us -- in Africa and in India -- (is) that when you have a global pandemic, it is a global pandemic and there are no countries that are really safe from it," said Fauci, who is President Joe Biden's medical adviser.
White House: America will help India with surging coronavirus cases
India set another global record of daily infections for a second straight day with 3,32,730 cases. Hospitals officials are using social media, pleading with the Indian government to replenish their oxygen supplies.
AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome: US top disease expert Anthony Fauci
"Whether or not we ever use AZ is unclear but it looks right now at this point in time that we will not need it. It's not a negative indictment of AZ, it is just possible that given the supply that we have from other companies that we may not need to use an AZ vaccine," Fauci said.
US may not need AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine: White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci
Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the White House, said the US has enough contracts with other vaccine makers to vaccinate its entire population, and possibly enough for booster shots in the fall.
Joe Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or restored to stave off a “fourth surge” of COVID-19.
AstraZeneca to hasten trial update after US calls results outdated
The UK drugmaker will “immediately engage” with the independent panel monitoring the trial to share the latest efficacy information, AstraZeneca said on Tuesday. The earlier results were based on data gathered through February 17.
J&J's 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
One dose was 85% protective against the most severe COVID-19 illness, in a massive study that spanned three continents - protection that remained strong even in countries such as South Africa, where the variants of most concern are spreading.
Average US virus cases dip below 100K for 1st time in months
The U.S. has recorded more than 27.5 million virus cases and more than 484,000 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins data.
WHO recommends use of AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine for all above 18 years
The recommendation was given by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE), which is charged with advising WHO on overall global policies and strategies ranging from vaccines to technology.
When will life return to normal? In 7 years at today's vaccine rates
The pace is likely to accelerate further as more vaccines become available. Some of the world’s biggest vaccine-manufacturing hubs in India and Mexico are only just getting started.
Herd immunity inference from Delhi's sero survey to be taken with pinch of salt, say scientists
On Tuesday, the Delhi government announced the results of the fifth sero survey, with a sample of 28,000 across 11 districts in Delhi. The score of 56.13 per cent seroprevalence -- with Southwest Delhi highest at 62.18 per cent and North Delhi lowest at 49.09 per cent
UK coronavirus variant to become more dominant in US by early spring, says Fauci
Fauci said that it is not yet clear whether the South African coronavirus strain - considered to be more infections than the original strain - will eventually dominate in the United States.
Bill Gates surprised by 'crazy & evil' pandemic conspiracies, wants to know what's behind them
The philanthropic billionaire hopes these conspiracies go away.
US intends to join Covax and remain WHO member, says Anthony Fauci
US infectious-disease chief Anthony Fauci pledged his country’s commitment to the World Health Organization, including membership in a global effort to deploy Covid-19 vaccines.
In departure from Trump era, US hails WHO pandemic response
"Under trying circumstances, this organisation has rallied the scientific and research and development community to accelerate vaccines, therapies and diagnostics," top US scientist Anthony Fauci, who has been named President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, told a meeting of the WHO's executive board.
President Joe Biden orders US to rejoin WHO, UN chief welcomes re-engagement
In April last year, as the coronavirus pandemic was spreading across the globe, Trump cut off US funding to the WHO, saying it was "virtually controlled by China." He then went further, triggering the process to pull the US completely out of the organisation.
Unwinding Trump's policies: Trying to make America great again
President Joe Biden admin's Day One Agenda includes:
Joe Biden elevates science post to cabinet level
The former vice-president will have to grapple with a nation hard-hit by Covid-19: known infections have surpassed 23 million with almost 400,000 deaths recorded.
Vaccines and masks: Joe Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
The Biden plan comes as a divided nation remains caught in the grip of the pandemic's most dangerous wave yet. So far, more than 380,000 Americans have died.
Gold roars out of the blocks in ‘21 as dollar, real yields hurt
Bullion is rallying as a gauge of the US currency languishes at the lowest level since 2018 after sliding for three quarters.
Anthony Fauci calls COVID-19 vaccine rollout in US as 'disappointing'
"We would have liked to have seen it run smoothly and have 20 million doses into people today by the end of 2020, which was the projection," Fauci said during an appearance on "Today", as quoted by The Hill and added, "Obviously, it didn't happen, and that's disappointing."
US may gain control over Covid by autumn: Anthony Fauci
Fauci made his remarks during an online discussion of the pandemic with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who announced that a more infectious coronavirus variant originally found in Britain has been detected in his state, a day after the first known US case was documented in Colorado.
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said data coming from Britain indicates the vaccines still will block the virus. But the U.S. also will do tests to be sure.
Pfizer, Moderna testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus strain
"Based on the data to date, we expect that the Moderna vaccine-induced immunity would be protective against the variants recently described in the UK," Moderna said in a statement adding, "We will be performing additional tests in the coming weeks to confirm this expectation."
Ho ho ho and 'good to go': Fauci gives Santa virus vaccine
Fauci's good news comes as countries around the world are experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, with millions in England and Italy preparing to celebrate the holiday under tough "stay at home" orders.
Joe Biden's challenge: Creating a COVID-19-free White House
Biden's team has limited experience with staffing a physical office during the pandemic. His campaign went all-virtual in mid-March, clearing out its Philadelphia headquarters and sending staff back to their families in Washington, New York and beyond. His transition team plotted out his path to power entirely online.
Anthony Fauci says vaccinate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Mike Pence
Fauci says that while President Donald Trump probably still has antibodies to the virus that will protect him for at least several months, he should get the vaccine as well to be "doubly sure." Trump was hospitalised with COVID-19 in early October.
Essential workers win TIME's 2020 Person of the Year Reader Poll
TIME said “these heroes” won with 6.5 per cent of the more than 8 million votes cast in this year's poll, that had asked readers to select the person or group of people who had the greatest influence on 2020.
Moderna vaccine confers at least 3 months immunity, shows study
Researchers at the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which co-developed the drug, studied the immune response of 34 adult participants, young and old, from the first stage of a clinical tri
Joe Biden says asked Anthony Fauci to join his Covid team
"I asked him to stay on in the exact same role he's had for the past several presidents," Biden said in an interview .
White House coronavirus adviser Anthony Fauci to meet with Biden transition team
Trump’s administration delayed the transition to Biden’s team for weeks after the Nov. 3 presidential election even as the coronavirus surged in the United States. Fauci told CBS he wished the transition process had begun sooner.
Donald Trump's controversial coronavirus adviser resigns
US President Donald Trump's controversial special adviser on the coronavirus, Dr. Scott Atlas, has resigned. During his four months in the role, Atlas, who had no formal experience in public health or infectious diseases, questioned the need for masks and other measures to control the pandemic that has killed over 268,000 people in America.
Anthony Fauci warns Americans to brace for 'surge upon surge' of virus
"There almost certainly is going to be an uptick because of what has happened with the travel," Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union." "We may see a surge upon a surge" in two or three weeks, he added. "We don't want to frighten people, but that's the reality."
3 Covid vaccines’ efficacy higher than flu shots
Anthony Fauci, top infectious disease expert in the US, had said the over 90% efficacy of Pfizer vaccine candidate ‘is just extraordinary’ and would have a “major impact” going ahead.
Pfizer 'very close' to applying for US emergency approval, says CEO
The pharmaceutical giant announced last week preliminary results from a late-stage clinical trial showing the injections it had co-developed with Germany's BioNTech was more than 90 percent effective after the second dose.
Volunteers still needed to test variety of COVID-19 vaccines
Moderna Inc. and competitor Pfizer Inc. recently announced preliminary results showing their vaccines appear more than 90% effective, at least for short-term protection against COVID-19.
Biden warns 'more people may die' of virus if transition delayed
Biden was declared winner of the November 3 election but Trump has not conceded, and his administration has so far failed to formally acknowledge the veteran Democrat as the president-elect.
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