Vaccinations rates might be strong enough to prevent the need for any future lockdowns in the U.S., Fauci says.
and a preeminent figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the U.S., said that he does not expect the country will require another period of lockdown in the near future. This optimistic take comes despite the continued presence of the more virulent Delta variant in many regions.. While he did note that the U.S. will likely continue to see a rise in cases, he believes that enough people are vaccinated that lockdowns will not be needed.
Dr. Anthony Fauci does not believe that the U.S. is headed towards another round of lockdowns. In this photo, Fauci arrives at the White House on July 22, 2021, in Washington, DC.Global surges in the COVID-19 due to the Delta variant are causing certain countries, like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Phillippines to implement lockdowns, Reuters reports.
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