webfact Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Fauci hopes for return to normal by Christmas, in line with Biden target FILE PHOTO: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci addresses the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday said that a post-pandemic return to "normal" could come by the end of the year, aligning his forecast with a Christmas target U.S. President Joe Biden set earlier this week. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), had guided Americans to the long-sought return to something approaching normal life in the early Autumn. Speaking to MSNBC, Fauci said there are many factors - including the emergence of variants of the coronavirus that are more contagious - that will influence when Americans can return to activities that have been stopped by the pandemic. Americans might be able to get back to below capacity theaters and indoor dining "somewhere between the fall and the end of the year" while something much closer to life before the pandemic would likely be "as the president said, by the end of the year, by Christmas," Fauci said. "Maybe you're going to still have to wear masks," he noted. During a CNN town hall on Tuesday, Biden set Christmas as a time for a possible return to normal life. Highly contagious virus variants could increase cases and interfere with the timeline, Fauci said, but added that he still hoped for a return to normal for the fall or winter. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert and Caroline Humer; Editing by Bill Berkrot) -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-02-19 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2021 Well at least now you'll be heard, Mr Fauci, not like with that last clown who was "running" the show and now spends his time dividing the disarrayed Republicans! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: return to normal What is the definition of "normal" in the USA? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabang Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: Fauci hopes for return to normal by Christmas, in line with Biden target "Maybe you're going to still have to wear masks," he noted. Not so normal in my opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyFoxy Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 “You don’t need a mask” Fauci is like Tedros ....zero credibility. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fat is a type of crazy Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 18 minutes ago, AndyFoxy said: “You don’t need a mask” Fauci is like Tedros ....zero credibility. He says 99 correct things and you dismiss him based on one comment, early in the pandemic, that was made as people were learning and when there was a shortage of masks so they were being set aside for medical staff. Less Fox News and Brand New Tube for you. More evidence based news sites. 4 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: What is the definition of "normal" in the USA? Generally interpreted to mean "pre-covid". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoxy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said: He says 99 correct things and you dismiss him based on one comment, early in the pandemic, that was made as people were learning and when there was a shortage of masks so they were being set aside for medical staff. Less Fox News and Brand New Tube for you. More evidence based news sites. Dig deeper. There is a wealth of info out there. Edited February 19, 2021 by AndyFoxy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChakaKhan Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: What is the definition of "normal" in the USA? The Opposite of what Fox news says..... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) let’s hope dr Fauci is correct stay safe keep your guard up! Edited February 19, 2021 by onthedarkside quote of hidden post removed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 9 hours ago, PatOngo said: Well at least now you'll be heard, Mr Fauci, not like with that last clown who was "running" the show and now spends his time dividing the disarrayed Republicans! Fauci makes more money than the President of the USA and does nothing except say wear your mask and stay 6 ft away and wash your hands. But under Biden he said you should wear 2 mask. A very smart and rich man! 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 A number of off-topic, Trump diversion posts have been removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kelsall Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said: He says 99 correct things and you dismiss him based on one comment, early in the pandemic, that was made as people were learning and when there was a shortage of masks so they were being set aside for medical staff. Less Fox News and Brand New Tube for you. More evidence based news sites. Fauci is an admitted liar: Dr. Fauci Admits Feds Initially Misled About Face Masks: ‘Wanted to Make Sure Health Care Workers’ Had Enough https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/dr-fauci-admits-feds-initially-misled-about-face-masks-wanted-to-make-sure-health-care-workers-had-enough/ar-BB15A4kO 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyFoxy Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Kelsall said: Fauci is an admitted liar: Sure is. Think of the stuff he hasn’t admitted lying about. Edited February 19, 2021 by AndyFoxy 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomper Higgot Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, Kelsall said: Fauci is an admitted liar: Dr. Fauci Admits Feds Initially Misled About Face Masks: ‘Wanted to Make Sure Health Care Workers’ Had Enough https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/dr-fauci-admits-feds-initially-misled-about-face-masks-wanted-to-make-sure-health-care-workers-had-enough/ar-BB15A4kO You’ve got a very strange idea of what constitutes lying and a liar. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upu2 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 9 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said: He says 99 correct things and you dismiss him based on one comment, early in the pandemic, that was made as people were learning and when there was a shortage of masks so they were being set aside for medical staff. Less Fox News and Brand New Tube for you. More evidence based news sites. How do you know he says 99% correct things? I assume you are taking what he says as being true based on what you want to believe. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 9 hours ago, AndyFoxy said: “You don’t need a mask” Fauci is like Tedros ....zero credibility. More credibility than 99.9% of everyone else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, upu2 said: How do you know he says 99% correct things? I assume you are taking what he says as being true based on what you want to believe. Based on the statements of one of the foremost experts on infectious diseases. Few are better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Kelsall said: Fauci is an admitted liar: Dr. Fauci Admits Feds Initially Misled About Face Masks: ‘Wanted to Make Sure Health Care Workers’ Had Enough https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/dr-fauci-admits-feds-initially-misled-about-face-masks-wanted-to-make-sure-health-care-workers-had-enough/ar-BB15A4kO Thanks for replying to my post. You normally just give me a confused face. It may be that on that particular occasion that he may have felt the end justified the means i.e. he didn't want a mad rush on masks so early in the pandemic so he took steps to make sure health care workers had enough. It may not be black and white like that though - it may have been that the effectiveness of masks were not well known, but they may work, so it was best the limited supply went to health workers. If, in giving 100's of hours of excellent scientific advice over the last 12 months, the only criticism is that he took this action back in March, then it hardly could be considered a blemish on his excellent and trustworthy reputation. Edited February 19, 2021 by Fat is a type of crazy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upu2 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeffr2 said: Based on the statements of one of the foremost experts on infectious diseases. Few are better. If they are virologists or very similar that is fine if not then they should not be expressing an optinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fat is a type of crazy Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, upu2 said: How do you know he says 99% correct things? I assume you are taking what he says as being true based on what you want to believe. Most of what he says is fairly simple based on 100's of years of science. Australia and Thailand followed his guidelines, I think it's fair to say, and look at the outcome in terms of deaths and illness. Many Americans focused on emotions and personal feelings and you can see the outcome. There is always a question of degree in terms of lockdowns but I am not sure what parts of his take on it that you consider is not correct. Edited February 19, 2021 by Fat is a type of crazy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 hours ago, AndyFoxy said: “You don’t need a mask” Fauci is like Tedros ....zero credibility. And your credentials as an physician-scientist and immunologist are what? Do you even have the slightest idea about it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Fauci His qualifications are as follows. Anthony Stephen Fauci is an American physician-scientist and immunologist serving as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden since 2021 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billd766 Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Kelsall said: Fauci is an admitted liar: Dr. Fauci Admits Feds Initially Misled About Face Masks: ‘Wanted to Make Sure Health Care Workers’ Had Enough https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/dr-fauci-admits-feds-initially-misled-about-face-masks-wanted-to-make-sure-health-care-workers-had-enough/ar-BB15A4kO Yet you support and believe in a person who lied to the public over 20,xxx times in 4 years. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kelsall Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 57 minutes ago, AndyFoxy said: Sure is. Think of the stuff he hasn’t admitted lying about. Yes, that's the scary part. Biden should fire this character pronto. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, upu2 said: If they are virologists or very similar that is fine if not then they should not be expressing an optinion Seems you don't know much about Faucci. You should do some research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said: He says 99 correct things and you dismiss him based on one comment, early in the pandemic, that was made as people were learning and when there was a shortage of masks so they were being set aside for medical staff. Less Fox News and Brand New Tube for you. More evidence based news sites. I totally disagree your excuse for the guy. Mask shortage then how about recommend put something over your face. A piece of cloth, scarf or even a paper towel home made mask. His bogus advice on this probably cost thousands of lives. Now he says wear 2 masks. The guy seems not credible at all I don't like him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Personal comment posts aimed at other forum members have been removed. If you're going to comment, comment on the topic and the issues raised, not other forum members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GroveHillWanderer Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kelsall said: Fauci is an admitted liar: Dr. Fauci Admits Feds Initially Misled About Face Masks: ‘Wanted to Make Sure Health Care Workers’ Had Enough https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/dr-fauci-admits-feds-initially-misled-about-face-masks-wanted-to-make-sure-health-care-workers-had-enough/ar-BB15A4kO For whoever wrote that headline to talk about misleading people, is about as good a case of the pot calling the kettle black, as I've seen recently. If you read the actual article, Fauci does not admit to misleading the public at all. Rather, he explains how using the information that was available at the beginning of the outbreak (when for instance, the facts about asymptomatic spread were not really known) and when the imperative at the time was to protect health care workers, the worry was that there was not going to be enough PPE to go around and so the use of masks had to be prioritised. Edit: He also mentions how at the time, it hadn't been known that cloth masks could be used, so they were also thinking the limited supply of surgical and N95 masks would be affected. Later on as new evidence came to light about asymptomatic spread, the efficacy of masks and as the level of risk to the general public - and the availability of masks - increased, he (as any good scientist should) modified his position based on both the changed situation and the new evidence that had emerged. Edited February 19, 2021 by GroveHillWanderer 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, billd766 said: Yet you support and believe in a person who lied to the public over 20,xxx times in 4 years. @ExpatOK you seem to be confused by my post yet did not reply to it. You laughed at my previous post about Dr Fauci and that I asked what qualifications AndyFoxy has, yet seem confused when I suggested that Kelsall and others support a proven liar. What is confusing you> 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 It's rather disingenuous to accuse Fauci of lying. Covid was a new virus. There was not good information on the specifics of how it spread. As information was discovered, recommendations changed. They are still changing. If you search on line, you'll find a host of information about which masks are effective and which are less-so. You will find information and what combination of masks work best. As the virus mutates, there will be further adjustments to recommendations. Hopefully, the prediction of 'back to normal' is realistic. I wonder if we are back to normal and Thanksgiving or have to wait until February, will he be accused of lying? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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