You "have" to do that to avoid Covid, says Dr. Fauci
"We must absolutely adhere to the public health measures we talk about all the time," he says.
The pandemic is by any measure out of control, with more than 3,000 people who die fromCOVID-19 [Feminine Daily. "The vaccine is the shiny spot," saidSee today hostSavannah Guthriethis morning atDr. Anthony Fauci, the main infectious infectious expert of the nation. "All the rest seems very honestly, very dark." In California, she said, "They command 5,000 extra body bags. Some hospitals had to put patients in car parks because they reach their ability. It feels like you and I talked about this moment Armageddon for the health system for months, "she says to the doctor." Are we there? "Read to hear his warning and ensure your health and your health health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Dr. Fauci says we need to "join" public health measures
"You know, it's a difficult situation, Savannah", "answered Fauci. "I mean, we sit here talking about vaccines" - the Moderna vaccine will be approved any day - ", which is such a positive thing, but all this is somehow sweet-sweet because it At the same time we are moving forward with what will finally be the answer and the final solution to that, we live through very difficult times. "
The numbers are really amazing. "I mean, if you look at the number of new infections between two and 300,000, the other day, we had 3,565 dead in one day. We are therefore in a serious situation that tells us that as we continue the deployment of the vaccine,We must absolutely adhere to the public health measures we talk about all the time-The wearing masks, physical distancing, avoidance of crowds in gathering settings. We can not just say, "Well, there is a vaccine on the horizon. So, simply forget everything else. We are in a difficult situation. So we have to do both. We must proceed with the deployment of the vaccine, but we must ensure that public health measures. "
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How to stay alive during the pandemic - and the holidays
To keep the deaths up, remember what Fauci said in the past Thanksgiving - he can apply to Christmas. Do your risk assessment. "It's an important family party. I mean, every family is different," he told the hostAndrea Mitchellon MSNBC. "If you have someone in the family, an elderly person or a person with an underlying condition that, whatever the underlying condition, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, chemotherapy for a reason or another, cancer, autoimmune disease - you really need to make a decision. Do I want to put this person at an increased risk by presenting people who came from all parts of the country, usually in an overpopulated airport Without necessarily knowing if they are infected, without having time to be tested or the time to make quarantine? Make your own decision. What kind of risk are you ready to take? "
As for yourself, follow his fundamental principles and help put an end to this overvoltage, no matter where you live - do not visit the members of the family at Christmas unless you would eventually wish to infect them, and others that you spend on the way out there and wear a facial mask, the social distance, avoid the big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not fit (especially in the bars), practice good hand hygiene and protect your life and the lives of others, do not visit these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
