Fauci says states with coronavirus spikes "should seriously look at shutting down"

Source: The Hill | July 9, 2020 | Alexandra Kelley

It’s not too late to turn things around, the public health expert says.

Speaking yesterday in a Wall Street Journal podcast, Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force discussed how the U.S. can get the virus spread and outbreaks under control.

Consistent with previous interviews and public health advice, the infectious disease specialist strongly advocates following set public health protocols, and that states beginning to reopen must adhere to guidelines and not skip and checkpoints.

“We’ve got to tighten things up. Close the bars, indoor restaurants, either no or make it such that there’s very good seating. Make sure people wear masks, make sure they don’t congregate in crowds, make sure they keep their distance. If you do those simple public health measures, guarantee that you’ll see the curve come down. It’s happened time and again in virtually every country that has done that.”

Currently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. government recommends that there must be a two-week decline of influenza-like illnesses and COVID-19 symptoms, as well as a downward trajectory of confirmed cases extending the same two-week period. Strong testing systems should also be in place before phased reopening begins. 

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Citing the heterogeneity of each state, he does not make a sweeping generalization for each state regarding when and how to shut down, but advised that “I think any state that is having a serious problem, that state should seriously look at shutting down. It’s not for me to say because each state is different.”

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  • Consistent July 9, 2020 at 11:58 am #40924

    EVERYDAY July 10, 2020 at 1:46 pm #40959

    I respect Dr. Fauci, but if states go back to shutting down everything and forcing people into lockdowns, they will have riots far worse than what those thugs started over George Floyd. Right now, there is a “temporary” order in place closing bars and restaurants, but it won’t take much for the powers to be to extend that order indefinitely. Should they do so, or expand it to everything else, be prepared for open revolt.

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