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Fauci said the current plateau of COVID-19 cases in the US is unacceptable and warned against an 'on and off' strategy for reopening

Dr. Anthony Fauci speaking to CBS's "Face the Nation" on March 7, 2021. CBS US coronavirus cases have been plateauing, and remain at a high level. Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS this was "not an acceptable level." A surge in cases with current levels this high would be "risky," he said. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The US COVID-19 case count is plateauing at "not an acceptable level," Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS's "Face the Nation" on Sunday, and warned against pu...
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3 top health experts say the US is on the brink of another COVID-19 surge thanks to the variant first found in the UK, just as states relax restrictions

White House Chief Medical Advisor on Covid-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci (C) listens as President Joe Biden (L) speaks as he tours the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory at the National Institutes of Health. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Health experts on Sunday warned of another COVID-19 surge in the US. Dr Celine Gounder said the variant first found in the UK was spiking. "We're on a tipping point of another surge." Dr. Anthony Fauci said that although cases were falling, they were plateauing at a "v...
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Fauci says the plateau of COVID-19 cases in the US is unacceptable and warns against an 'on and off' reopening strategy

Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke with CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday. CBS The US recently has averaged about 60,000 to 70,000 new coronavirus cases reported each day. Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS on Sunday that this was "not an acceptable level." Another surge in cases with levels already so high would be "risky," he said. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The US COVID-19 case count is plateauing at "not an acceptable level," Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS' "Face the Nation" o...
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Photos from 1 year ago show how little the US understood about the pandemic to come

Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the UCLA Bruins celebrates with the crowd after defeating the Arizona Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on February 29, 2020. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images A year ago, public-health officials didn't fully understand how the coronavirus spreads. Masks weren't yet recommended. Photos from early March 2020 show people blowing their noses in public, meeting at bars, and attending college basketball games. Visit the Business section of Insider f...
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Police across the country have shut down maskless parties as experts warn of COVID-19 variants

People party on a rooftop on August 1, 2020, in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images Police across the country are shutting down parties that violate COVID-19 guidance.  In several incidents, more than 100 people gathered without social distancing or masks.  Coronavirus cases are declining, but experts warn of the risk of a resurgence because of variants.  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Police across the country shut down parties that defied COVID-19 safety guide...
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Fauci slams Texas and Mississippi's 'inexplicable' decisions to risk another 'surge' in COVID-19 cases by lifting mask mandates

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Tom Pennington/Getty Image, Graeme Jennings/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci, Biden's chief medical advisor, criticized states lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Texas and Mississippi announced Tuesday that they would lift mask mandates. "What we don't need right now is another surge," Fauci said, calling the decisions "inexplicable." Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious-disease...
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Fauci slams Texas and Mississippi's 'inexplicable' decisions to lift COVID-19 mask mandates, which risk another 'surge' in cases

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (left) and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Tom Pennington/Getty Image, Graeme Jennings/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci, Biden's chief medical advisor, has criticized states lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Texas and Mississippi announced Tuesday they would lift mask mandates. "What we don't need right now is another surge," Fauci said, calling the decisions "inexplicable." Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious dise...
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Dr. Fauci has a stunningly simple way to explain how Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine differs from Pfizer's and Moderna's shots

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at a White House press briefing on January 21. Alex Wong/Getty Images There are now three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the US. Pfizer's and Moderna's are mRNA-based, while Johnson & Johnson's is an adenovirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci explained how they differ but have the same "end game." Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The US now has authorized three coronavirus vacci...
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Dr. Fauci has a stunningly simple way to explain how Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine differs from Pfizer and Moderna shots

Dr Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during a White House press briefing on January 21, 2021 in Washington. Alex Wong/Getty Images There are now 3 different COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the US. Two are mRNA-based (Pfizer, Moderna), while one is an adenovirus (Johnson & Johnson). Dr. Fauci explained how they differ in action, but said "the ultimate end game" is the same.  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. ...
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New CDC guidelines will reportedly tell vaccinated Americans it's safe to gather in small groups

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images The CDC plans to release new guidelines this week for Americans who have been fully vaccinated. The recommendations suggest that vaccinated people can host small, at-home gatherings with other fully vaccinated individuals, two senior White House officials told Politico. But even fully vaccinated people will still need to wear masks and social distance in public. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. The ...
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The coronavirus variant first found in New York has spread to 14 other states, and the CDC has recorded more than 700 cases

A traffic sign reads, "quarantine for 14 days" above a road in Brooklyn on October 25, 2020 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images Around 735 cases of the coronavirus variant first found in New York have been recorded in the US, a health official told Bloomberg. Gregory Armstrong, a CDC director, said 585 cases had emerged in the past two weeks. The variant had reached 15 states, he said. It's not known if it's more contagious than the original virus. Visit the Business section of Insid...
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Fauci says the US won't change its vaccine strategy to delay second doses, unlike countries like the UK

Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in the White House in January 2021. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci justified the US vaccine strategy in an interview Monday. He said officials will stick with the recommended schedules for each dose. Some countries, like the UK, are delaying second doses to maximize how many are protected. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the US won't delay...
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Fauci says the US won't change its vaccine strategy to delay 2nd doses, unlike countries like the UK

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in the White House in January. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci justified the US vaccine strategy in an interview Monday. He said officials would stick with the recommended schedules for time between doses. Some nations, like the UK, are delaying second doses to ensure more people get some protection. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci says ...
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House progressives urge Biden to overrule parliamentarian on $15 minimum wage – live

House members: Kamala Harris can make final call on including provision in Covid relief billJohnson & Johnson’s vaccine to roll out within 48 hoursTrump grasps for relevance in first post-presidential speech at CPACSupreme court could deal blow to provision protecting minority votersSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 4.20pm GMT The White House coronavirus response team is now holding a briefing to provide an update on case numbers and vaccine distribution.Dr Rochell...
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10 Things in Politics: Trump teases 2024 run at CPAC

Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Good morning! Welcome back to 10 Things in Politics. I'm Brent Griffiths. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox each day.Send your tips and thoughts to [email protected] or tweet me @BrentGriffiths.Here's what you need to know:Trump's 2024 ambitions face a major test next year.New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces another sexual-harassment allegation....
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From a golden statue to Trump hinting at a third presidential run, here are some striking moments from CPAC

Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency on February 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images GOP lawmakers and supporters flocked to the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend. CPAC this year was marked by an allegiance to Trump and an expectation that he will remain influential. Here are the most striking — and the weirdest — moments of the four-day event. Visit the Business section of Insid...
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From a golden statue to Trump hinting at a second and third presidential run, here are some striking moments from CPAC

Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency on February 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images GOP lawmakers and supporters flocked to the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend. CPAC this year was marked by an allegiance to Trump and an expectation that he will remain influential. Here are the most striking — and the weirdest — moments of the four-day event. Visit the Business section...
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It's 'too premature' to relax COVID-19 restrictions because it could lead to a 'rebound' of cases, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks at a White House press briefing. Alex Wong/Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday against the relaxation of COVID-19 protocols.  While the baseline of cases has fallen in the US, he said the too soon relaxation could lead to a "rebound."  About 70,000 new COVID-19 cases are still diagnosed each day in the US. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dis...
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Top health officials warn decline in COVID-19 cases is 'stalling' and that now is not the time to lift restrictions

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images COVID-19 daily case numbers had seen sharp declines in recent weeks. Top US health officials said those declines seem to be "stalling" at a "very high number." They warn it's too early to lift restrictions, as some governors have begun to do in their states. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. COVID-19 case counts have been falling at a rapid rate for weeks...
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US is getting a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine: Which one is the best?

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not be seen as equal to other options, health officials are girding for the question: Which one is best? If cleared for emergency use, the J&J vaccine would offer a one-dose option that could help speed vaccinations, tamp down a pandemic that has killed more than 500,000 people in the U.S. and stay ahead o...
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Here’s what you can expect to get from the $1.9 trillion House coronavirus stimulus package

By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco | CNN The $1.9 trillion House coronavirus package contains a wide range of proposals to help Americans still struggling with the economic fallout of the pandemic. The legislation provides another round of direct payments, as well as additional assistance for the unemployed, hungry, uninsured and at risk of losing their homes. It also would provide a bigger tax break for parents. President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats argue that another massive bill is ne...
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'SNL' faces backlash for joke about Israeli vaccination effort; political division helped fuel death toll, Fauci says. Live COVID-19 updates

The White House said this weekend that despite the drop in cases this month, life won't return to normal for quite some time. Latest virus updates.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Political divisions helped fuel death toll, Fauci says; Johnson & Johnson plans 20M vaccine doses by end of March. Today's COVID-19 updates

The White House said this weekend that despite the drop in cases this month, life won't return to normal for quite some time. Latest virus updates.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Political divisions helped fuel death toll, Fauci says; Johnson & Johnson plans 20M vaccine doses by end of March. Live COVID-19 updates

The White House said this weekend that despite the drop in cases this month, life won't return to normal for quite some time. Latest virus updates.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Fauci said new CDC rules are coming for people who've been fully vaccinated

Anthony Fauci speaking to CNN on Tuesday February 23. CNN New guidance from the CDC is coming for vaccinated people, Dr Anthony Facui said Tuesday.  Speaking to CNN he said he thinks the agency will soon "relax the stringency of the recommendations." Fauci — who doesn't run the CDC — said he would personally be "comfortable" letting vaccinated households mix indoors. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN that new guidance from the CDC for those ...
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Fauci said partisan fights over mask-wearing hurt the US virus response, and that it never should have hit 500,000 virus deaths

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, double masked during a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on November 19, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Dr Anthony Fauci said that political feuds over masks badly hurt the US pandemic response. He said the US, "a rich and sophisticated country," should never have got to 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. "When the American spirit is so divided, that really, really made me sad," he told Reuters. V...
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Fauci: Vaccinated people shouldn't dine indoors or go to the theater quite yet

Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Alex Wong/Getty Images Fauci says even if you're fully vaccinated, indoor dining and theater-going should be off-limits. The number of coronavirus cases in the US remains high. As more people get vaccinated and cases drop, it may become safe to do things indoors with crowds again. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the US' leading infectious disease expert, is fully ...
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The Latest: Biden to mark 500,000 lives lost with ceremony

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON __ President Joe Biden will mark the U.S. crossing 500,000 lives lost from COVID-19 with a moment of silence and candle lighting ceremony at the White House. The nation is expected to pass the grim milestone on Monday, just over a year after the first confirmed U.S. fatality due to the novel coronavirus. The White House said Biden will deliver remarks at sunset to honor those who lost their lives. He will be joined by first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Ka...
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Coronavirus live news: US death toll nears 500,000; England roadmap out of lockdown revealed

Fauci says Americans may still be wearing masks in 2022; UK speeds up vaccination plan; WHO calls on Tanzania to act Fauci laments ‘historic’ Covid toll as US nears 500,000 deathsEngland roadmap out of lockdown revealedUK: changing events could put brakes on recovery roadmap, says ministerIsrael’s use of Covid vaccines in prisoner swap deal sparks rowSee all our coronavirus coverage 3.02am GMT Japan will only receive limited doses of Covid vaccines for the first months of the inoculation rol...
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The Latest: New Zealand to remove restrictions from Auckland

By The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand will remove remaining coronavirus restrictions from Auckland on Monday after an outbreak discovered in the largest city fades away. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said more than 72,000 tests had found no evidence the virus was spreading in the community. Auckland was placed into a three-day lockdown this month after a mother, father and daughter tested positive. Another five contacts later tested positive. After the lockdown ended, Auc...
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