'We certainly cannot say the pandemic is over,' Fauci told CBS News. 'It is not over.'
He applauded the White House Correspondents' Association for taking precautions against spreading the virus, but said each person needs to weigh their own risks and benefits. The WHCA is requiring guests to be fully vaccinated and present proof of a negative same-day antigen test before attending Saturday's dinner.Fauci also said comments he made during an
But"that does not mean we are out of the woods," Fauci added, pointing out that the number of cases is starting to"creep up" again. He said Americans must be on guard, and urged people to be vigilant and to prepare for new surges and variants, should they arise. The U.S. needs to avoid another spike in hospitalizations, he said. on Tuesday, and is taking Paxlovid pills to help prevent the possibility of severe illness.
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