Anthony Fauci says 'shouldn't be surprised' if US reports 100,000 COVID-19 cases per day

US top disease researcher Dr Anthony Fauci has told US Senate that y should "t be surprised" if new virus cases in nation reach 1,00,000 per day. Addressing committee on June 30, Fauci said that virus was "t in control" and it would only surge as "American weren’t wearing masks". His remarks come as US reported 129544 deaths, data from John Hopkins University revealed. 

Four worst-affected states

On June 30, COVID-19 cases rose by more than 40,000 for fourth time in five days taking nationwide toll to 2682897. Fauci also pointed out that half of total cases were being reported in four states- Florida, Arizona, Texas and California. virus has forced many states to reverse ir opening. Recently, New York goverr Andrew Cuomo expanded number of states from where people, if y visited New York,  were required to quarantine. list w has 16 states including Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Utah amongst ors.

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Meanwhile, Fauci, testifying to senate committee, slammed many states for “skipping steps" and warnings in reopening. He said he couldn't make an accurate prediction, but “it was all very disturbing”. He added that even if one part of nation reports an outbreak, or states would be vulnerable to catching infection. He n urged asked US government to produce face masks to be distributed for free to Americans. 

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Dr Fauci, a member of White House coronavirus task force, has frequently contradicted President Donald Trump over statements related to virus response. Earlier this month, Dr Fauci said that he was longer in frequent contact with President Donald Trump following his statement on easing of restrictions. Fauci said that t only task force meetings didn’t occur frequently but his meetings with Trump have also been “dramatically decreased”. 

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Fauci has also warned that United States may t attain herd immunity if too many people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccine at expected rate of efficacy. In an interview to CNN, Dr Fauci said it is unlikely that vaccine with 70-75 per cent efficacy will be eugh to reach herd immunity if only two-thirds of population would take it.

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