As the death toll in the United States due to coronavirus crossed over 160,000, Dr Anthony&nbsp;Fauci, the director of&nbsp;National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that he thinks there would be "outbreaks after this outbreak" in the US.

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Fauci speaking to a US publication said that the country&nbsp;can&nbsp;function without another lockdown but pointed towards a stepwise opening of the US economy. However, Fauci asserted that "weak link" can potentially make the whole system "unsuccessful".

The US infections disease expert asserted that he was "realistic about the foibles of our society and of our human nature".

"I think we’re going to have outbreaks after this outbreak," Fauci said.

Fauci had earlier claimed that there is likely to be "tens of millions of doses in the early part of next year" and "likely billion doses by the end of 2021."

"I'm cautiously optimistic that we will have a vaccine that's effective enough to get approved because the early studies in the phase one study showed that it induced the kind of neutralizing antibodies that were at least comparable," Fauci had said.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US could get a coronavirus vaccine before the November 3 election.

"We're going to have vaccines very soon, we're gonna have therapeutics very soon," Trump had told a US radio channel.

The United States has been the hardest hit due to the virus with 4.8 million infection cases and rising death toll with the virus spreading&nbsp;in California, Los Angeles and Florida which have become new hotspots for COVID-19.

 
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As the death toll in the United States due to coronavirus crossed over 160,000, Dr Anthony Fauci, the director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that he thinks there would be "outbreaks after this outbreak" in the US.

As the death toll in the United States due to coronavirus crossed over 160,000, Dr Anthony Fauci, the director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that he thinks there would be "outbreaks after this outbreak" in the US. Also Read: US will end reliance on China, other nations for pharmaceuticals and medical supply: Trump Fauci speaking to a US publication said that the country can function without another lockdown but pointed towards a stepwise opening of the US economy. However, Fauci asserted that "weak link" can potentially make the whole system "unsuccessful". The US infections disease expert asserted that he was "realistic about the foibles of our society and of our human nature". "I think we’re going to have outbreaks after this outbreak," Fauci said. Fauci had earlier claimed that there is likely to be "tens of millions of doses in the early part of next year" and "likely billion doses by the end of 2021." "I'm cautiously optimistic that we will have a vaccine that's effective enough to get approved because the early studies in the phase one study showed that it induced the kind of neutralizing antibodies that were at least comparable," Fauci had said. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US could get a coronavirus vaccine before the November 3 election. "We're going to have vaccines very soon, we're gonna have therapeutics very soon," Trump had told a US radio channel. The United States has been the hardest hit due to the virus with 4.8 million infection cases and rising death toll with the virus spreading in California, Los Angeles and Florida which have become new hotspots for COVID-19.

I think we’re going to have outbreaks after this outbreak: Fauci on COVID-19 in US

US&nbsp;top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021.

"I think as we get into 2021, several months in, that you would have a vaccine that would be widely available to people in the United States," he&nbsp;told the Washington Post.

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Fauci also said that he was pleased with President Donald&nbsp;Trump's recent coronavirus press conferences, saying&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;was advising people to wear masks and practice social distancing in a "short, crisp" manner.

He stressed that there are still questions to be answered about the novel coronavirus. He hopes to get some answers by December from a study about how frequently children get infected and whether they spread infection to adults.

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His statement comes as&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&nbsp;issued new guidelines on the reopening of schools, clearly weighting its recommendations in favor of having students return to their classrooms in fall.

With the virus still rampant in many parts of the country, a number of cities including Houston and Los Angeles have already announced that schools will reopen virtually.

As of Friday afternoon, there were some 4,054,802 reported cases and 144,333 fatalities from COVID-19 in the United States, according to a Reuters tally.

(With input from agencies)

US top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021.

US top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021. "I think as we get into 2021, several months in, that you would have a vaccine that would be widely available to people in the United States," he told the Washington Post. Also read: Trump allows defense contractors to sell more armed drones to foreign military Fauci also said that he was pleased with President Donald Trump's recent coronavirus press conferences, saying Trump was advising people to wear masks and practice social distancing in a "short, crisp" manner. He stressed that there are still questions to be answered about the novel coronavirus. He hopes to get some answers by December from a study about how frequently children get infected and whether they spread infection to adults. Also read: Caught in a lie: Here's why Donald Trump cancelled Florida convention His statement comes as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines on the reopening of schools, clearly weighting its recommendations in favor of having students return to their classrooms in fall. With the virus still rampant in many parts of the country, a number of cities including Houston and Los Angeles have already announced that schools will reopen virtually. As of Friday afternoon, there were some 4,054,802 reported cases and 144,333 fatalities from COVID-19 in the United States, according to a Reuters tally. (With input from agencies)

Coronavirus vaccine will not be 'widely available' before 2021: Fauci

Anthony Fauci told House lawmakers on Tuesday that despite President Donald Trump's claim that he had asked officials to "slow the testing down," he had never been given such a directive.&nbsp;

In testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Fauci was asked about the president’s recent comments and whether he agrees that it makes sense to limit the number of COVID-19 tests.

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“It's the opposite, we're going to be doing more testing, not less,” said Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, who has played a key role in the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic.

"To my knowledge, none of us have ever been told to slow down on testing. That just is a fact," he said.Fauci said testing and contact surveillance were fundamental to "understand exactly what's going on in community spread."&nbsp;

"So, it's the opposite. We're going to be doing more testing, not less," said Fauci,&nbsp;the top infectious-disease expert at the National Institutes of Health.&nbsp;

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Trump sparked outrage when he said&nbsp;during&nbsp;a rally in Tulsa, Okla., that more testing makes the country look bad by identifying more coronavirus cases, adding that he had told his staff to slow down testing.

"Testing is a double-edged sword," said Trump, who added that the US&nbsp;has conducted 25 million tests. "When you do testing to that extent, you’re going to find more people, you’re going to find more cases, so I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.'"

But Fauci said Trump's comments&nbsp;do not reflect the administration's actual actions.

"It's the opposite," Fauci said. "We're going to be doing more testing, not less."

In his testimony, Fauci said the coronavirus threat right now is a “mixed bag” because the US&nbsp;has been “hit badly” with more than 120,000 deaths and 2.5 million infections.

Fauci also predicted that a vaccine would be ready by early next year.

Anthony Fauci told House lawmakers on Tuesday that despite President Donald Trump's claim that he had asked officials to "slow the testing down," he had never been given such a directive.

Anthony Fauci told House lawmakers on Tuesday that despite President Donald Trump's claim that he had asked officials to "slow the testing down," he had never been given such a directive. In testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Fauci was asked about the president’s recent comments and whether he agrees that it makes sense to limit the number of COVID-19 tests. Also read: US approves at-home sample collection for coronavirus testing “It's the opposite, we're going to be doing more testing, not less,” said Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, who has played a key role in the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic. "To my knowledge, none of us have ever been told to slow down on testing. That just is a fact," he said.Fauci said testing and contact surveillance were fundamental to "understand exactly what's going on in community spread." "So, it's the opposite. We're going to be doing more testing, not less," said Fauci, the top infectious-disease expert at the National Institutes of Health. Also read: Initial coronavirus infection rate in US may be 80 times greater than reported, says study Trump sparked outrage when he said during a rally in Tulsa, Okla., that more testing makes the country look bad by identifying more coronavirus cases, adding that he had told his staff to slow down testing. "Testing is a double-edged sword," said Trump, who added that the US has conducted 25 million tests. "When you do testing to that extent, you’re going to find more people, you’re going to find more cases, so I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.'" But Fauci said Trump's comments do not reflect the administration's actual actions. "It's the opposite," Fauci said. "We're going to be doing more testing, not less." In his testimony, Fauci said the coronavirus threat right now is a “mixed bag” because the US has been “hit badly” with more than 120,000 deaths and 2.5 million infections. Fauci also predicted that a vaccine would be ready by early next year.

US will increase COVID-19 testing despite Trump's claims of slowing down: Fauci

White House infectious disease expert&nbsp;Anthony Fauci&nbsp;has said his advice to people who want to attend US president&nbsp;Donald Trump’s&nbsp;campaign rallies is the same for Black Lives Matter and anti-Trump protestors.

He said the gatherings are “a danger” and “risky.” He urged those attending wear a mask and use hand sanitiser.

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Fauci made the comments during an interview. “You know, it’s a danger to the people who are trying to control the demonstration,” he said. “And it’s a danger to the people who are demonstrating. So at the end of the day, it is a risky procedure.” When asked whether his advice applied to Trump campaign rallies, Fauci said “I am consistent. I stick by what I say.”

Trump announced his campaign rallies are planned for 19 June, known as Juneteenth in the US, a holiday marking the end of slavery. Trump has insisted he did not choose the date on purpose.

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“The fact that I’m having a rally on that day,&nbsp;you can really think about that very positively as a celebration,” Trump said.

“Because a rally to me is a celebration. It’s an interesting date. It wasn’t done for that reason, but it’s an interesting date.”

Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US&nbsp;slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago.

Trump, seeking re-election on November&nbsp;3, scheduled the Tulsa rally for June 19, a day celebrated as Juneteenth. On that date in 1865, Texas became the last of the pro-slavery Confederate states forced to comply with President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War declaring all people held as slaves free.

White House infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has said his advice to people who want to attend US president Donald Trump’s campaign rallies is the same for Black Lives Matter and anti-Trump protestors.

White House infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has said his advice to people who want to attend US president Donald Trump’s campaign rallies is the same for Black Lives Matter and anti-Trump protestors. He said the gatherings are “a danger” and “risky.” He urged those attending wear a mask and use hand sanitiser. Also read: Trump defends holding first rally in months on Juneteenth in Tulsa Fauci made the comments during an interview. “You know, it’s a danger to the people who are trying to control the demonstration,” he said. “And it’s a danger to the people who are demonstrating. So at the end of the day, it is a risky procedure.” When asked whether his advice applied to Trump campaign rallies, Fauci said “I am consistent. I stick by what I say.” Trump announced his campaign rallies are planned for 19 June, known as Juneteenth in the US, a holiday marking the end of slavery. Trump has insisted he did not choose the date on purpose. Also read: Trump campaign says supporters should attend his rally at 'their own risk' “The fact that I’m having a rally on that day, you can really think about that very positively as a celebration,” Trump said. “Because a rally to me is a celebration. It’s an interesting date. It wasn’t done for that reason, but it’s an interesting date.” Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago. Trump, seeking re-election on November 3, scheduled the Tulsa rally for June 19, a day celebrated as Juneteenth. On that date in 1865, Texas became the last of the pro-slavery Confederate states forced to comply with President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War declaring all people held as slaves free.

US lead virus expert warns Trump allies; says attending rallies 'dangerous'

US President Donald Trump has called the warning&nbsp;about lifting pandemic restrictions too soon was&nbsp;of his coronavirus top health official as&nbsp;''unacceptable''.

Earlier, the lead virus expert of the White House coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci,&nbsp;this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly.

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Fauci, who is also directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also warned that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 84,000 people in the United States and brought the economy to its knees.

"There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control," he said, adding that an early reopening would not only cost lives, but could even set them back on the road to trying to get economic recovery.

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Trump accused Fauci of wanting "to play all sides of the equation" in his testimony to lawmakers on Tuesday.

The President said he was especially dissatisfied with Fauci's caution around reopening schools too quickly.

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However, he contradicted his statement on Wednesday and&nbsp;said the only thing that would be acceptable would be professors or teachers ''over a certain age''&nbsp;not holding classes. ''I think they ought to take it easy for another few weeks,''&nbsp;he added.
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US President Donald Trump has called the warning about lifting pandemic restrictions too soon was of his coronavirus top health official as ''unacceptable''. Earlier, the lead virus expert of the White House coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci, this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly.

US President Donald Trump has called the warning about lifting pandemic restrictions too soon was of his coronavirus top health official as ''unacceptable''. Earlier, the lead virus expert of the White House coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci, this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly. Also read: Donald Trump's refusal to wear masks hints towards racism in America Fauci, who is also directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also warned that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 84,000 people in the United States and brought the economy to its knees. "There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control," he said, adding that an early reopening would not only cost lives, but could even set them back on the road to trying to get economic recovery. Also read: Just like HIV, coronavirus may never go away: WHO expert warns Trump accused Fauci of wanting "to play all sides of the equation" in his testimony to lawmakers on Tuesday. The President said he was especially dissatisfied with Fauci's caution around reopening schools too quickly. However, he contradicted his statement on Wednesday and said the only thing that would be acceptable would be professors or teachers ''over a certain age'' not holding classes. ''I think they ought to take it easy for another few weeks,'' he added.

Trump calls lead virus expert's warnings 'unacceptable'

The lead coronavirus expert of US Anthony&nbsp;Fauci&nbsp;will&nbsp;appear next week before a panel in the Republican-led Senate examining the country's coronavirus response, according to US President Donald Trump.

However, he hasn't been allowed to appear before the&nbsp;the Democratic-led House of Representatives.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump&nbsp;defended his decision to block the nation's top health expert&nbsp;from appearing before the House, saying he was being set up by Democrats who hate him and want to win back the White House in November's presidential election.

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Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, is scheduled to appear May 12 before the Senate Health, Education, and Labor and Pensions committee along with other top US&nbsp;health officials.

"The House they should be ashamed of themselves and, frankly, the Democrats should be ashamed because they don't want us to succeed. They want us to fail so they can win an election, which they're not going to win," the Republican president said.

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A House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees health programs had been seeking testimony from&nbsp;Fauci&nbsp;for a May 6 hearing, but the White House last week said his appearance would be "counterproductive."

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield, and Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Brett Giroir are also scheduled to appear before the Senate hearing next week focused on "safely getting back to work and ... school," according to the committee.

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The lead coronavirus expert of US Anthony Fauci will appear next week before a panel in the Republican-led Senate examining the country's coronavirus response, according to US President Donald Trump.

The lead coronavirus expert of US Anthony Fauci will appear next week before a panel in the Republican-led Senate examining the country's coronavirus response, according to US President Donald Trump. However, he hasn't been allowed to appear before the the Democratic-led House of Representatives. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump defended his decision to block the nation's top health expert from appearing before the House, saying he was being set up by Democrats who hate him and want to win back the White House in November's presidential election. Also read: United States will witness 200,000 cases and 3,000 deaths per day by June 1: reports Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, is scheduled to appear May 12 before the Senate Health, Education, and Labor and Pensions committee along with other top US health officials. "The House they should be ashamed of themselves and, frankly, the Democrats should be ashamed because they don't want us to succeed. They want us to fail so they can win an election, which they're not going to win," the Republican president said. Also read: US treasury expects to borrow a record $3 trillion in the second quarter A House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees health programs had been seeking testimony from Fauci for a May 6 hearing, but the White House last week said his appearance would be "counterproductive." Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield, and Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Brett Giroir are also scheduled to appear before the Senate hearing next week focused on "safely getting back to work and ... school," according to the committee.

US lead coronavirus expert to testify in Senate on country's COVID-19 response

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

"Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country."

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His announcement came hours after new data showed job losses from the pandemic fallout in the world's number one economy had reached 22 million in the past month.

New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams warned it will probably take "a year or two," if not longer, for the US economy to recover its strength, as other figures showed dire damage to the home building market and manufacturing.

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Trump had been campaigning for reelection in November largely on record low unemployment and a surge in US output.

So for the Republican, the battle to stop the coronavirus and lift social distancing and the paralysis of entire industries is also a race against the political clock.

However, the recommendations issued from the White House, in conjunction with medical advisors, were a far cry from Trump's previous hopes for a sudden, widespread end to social distancing measures.

Instead Trump described a cautious approach in which state governors, not the White House, will take the lead -- also a retreat for Trump who had insisted he could dictate the pace of reopening.

"Our approach will outline three phases&nbsp;in restoring our economic life," he said. "We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others."

Some states, Trump said, are already free from the impact of the coronavirus and therefore can open "literally tomorrow."

If state governors "need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that. If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do," he said.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. "Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country." Also read: New York governor Cuomo extends lockdown as COVID-19 deaths continue to rise His announcement came hours after new data showed job losses from the pandemic fallout in the world's number one economy had reached 22 million in the past month. New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams warned it will probably take "a year or two," if not longer, for the US economy to recover its strength, as other figures showed dire damage to the home building market and manufacturing. Also read: Trump administration fails to cope as COVID-19 pandemic takes heavy toll Trump had been campaigning for reelection in November largely on record low unemployment and a surge in US output. So for the Republican, the battle to stop the coronavirus and lift social distancing and the paralysis of entire industries is also a race against the political clock. However, the recommendations issued from the White House, in conjunction with medical advisors, were a far cry from Trump's previous hopes for a sudden, widespread end to social distancing measures. Instead Trump described a cautious approach in which state governors, not the White House, will take the lead -- also a retreat for Trump who had insisted he could dictate the pace of reopening. "Our approach will outline three phases in restoring our economic life," he said. "We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others." Some states, Trump said, are already free from the impact of the coronavirus and therefore can open "literally tomorrow." If state governors "need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that. If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do," he said.

Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop