Pandemic Missteps
Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledges that the initial school closures during the pandemic were necessary but believes they were prolonged unnecessarily. Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes break down Dr. Fauci’s statement with Jojo Venant.
Aiming for Safe Reopenings
Dr. Fauci advocated for a quicker and safer reopening of schools, emphasizing the negative impact of extended closures on learning, especially for Black, Latino, and low-income communities. Research confirms significant learning loss due to the pandemic, with reading and math skills dropping to alarming levels.
Guiding the Government Through the Pandemic
However, Fauci also highlights the severity of the situation at the time of the closures, particularly in New York City, where hospitals were overwhelmed with COVID-19 deaths. In his memoir, Fauci further reflects on his role in leading the U.S. government’s response to the pandemic.
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