Fauci warns of easing public health measures as summer approaches

WASHINGTON – The White House Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anthony Fauci, warned Monday that Americans should remain vigilant and comply with public health measures as the warmer summer months approach.

“You may remember a little over a year earlier when we were looking for summer to save ourselves from waves. It was actually the opposite,” Fauci said during a coronavirus briefing at the White House Monday.

“We saw some significant waves over the summer. I think we shouldn’t even think about relying on the weather to get rid of whatever we’re in right now,” he added.

Fauci also said Monday that Americans should continue to get both doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, despite a recent study that suggests it Just one dose can be enough.

Fauci previously warned that the Biden government is ramping up vaccine production and continues to do so Deliver a record number of vaccinesthat the nation is still in a battle with the coronavirus.

“When I hear myself withdrawing completely from public health measures and stop saying masks, nothing like that, it’s a risky proposition,” said Fauci said during an interview last month with “Meet the press.”

“Don’t spike the ball on the five-yard line. Wait until you get to the end zone. We’re not in the end zone yet,” he said, adding that early public health withdrawals are adding to the pandemic could extend.

Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that Americans still not travel due to coronavirus cases across the country.

“We know we have a growing number of cases right now. I would speak out against general travel altogether,” said CDC director Rochelle Walensky last week. “We currently do not recommend travel, especially for those who have not been vaccinated,” she added.

Over the past month, a number of states across the country have eased restrictions to varying degrees.

The Arizona governor ended capacity restrictions on businesses but said they must continue to need masks. Texas also announced a return to full capacity companies, but dropped its mask mandate. Alabama’s governor said the state would Revoke the mask mandate after April 9th. South Carolina lifted the state’s mask mandate in government buildings, but recommended that restaurants continue to require face coverings.

In California, theme parks, outdoor sports, and live stadium events can restart on April 1st with reduced capacity and mandatory masks.

Mississippi also announced last week that companies could operate at full capacity and dropped the state’s mask mandate.

Last month, President Joe Biden In his first prime-time address, urged Americans to keep a clear eye on the disease through public health action. Biden too Make a goal for Americans to gather in small groups to celebrate July Fourth.