COVID-19: Fauci warns of 'surge upon surge' in infections ahead of Christmas

US should prepare for a “surge upon a surge” in COVID-19 cases as millions of people are w returning home from Thanksgiving holiday, he of coronavirus task force Anthony Fauci stressed on vember 29. Speaking at an interview with CNN, Dr Fauci reckoned that he was sure that country was going to see an uptick in coronavirus cases “because of what has happened with travel.” According to a Washington Post report, day before Thanksgiving was busiest air travel day since pandemic hit with a record 1,070,967 passengers checking in at airports.

Meanwhile, top immulogist stressed that re could be a “surge upon a surge” incoming two-three weeks. He furr reckoned that he did t want to hurt people but it was reality. With Christmas season approaching, experts have warned that surge could continue into next year. US, which is worst affected nation by pandemic has reported 13,382,681 cases and 266,847 till w, latest tally by John Hopkins University revealed.

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Arrival of vaccine

While speaking about arrival of COVID-19 vaccine earlier, Dr Fauci said vaccines offer a "light at end of tunnel". ding furr, he said that President-elect Joe Biden should concentrate on distributing vaccines in an efficient and equitable way.

Dr. Fauci also said he intended to push new ministration for a rigorous testing program. Furr, visory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to discuss a rollout of vaccine this week, he ded.

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"We likely, almost certainly, are going to be vaccinating a portion of individuals in first priority before end of December, and n as we get into January and February and March, more and more," Dr. Fauci was quoted as saying by news ncy Associated Press.

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