Countries “can’t just completely turn off all public health measures” as more and more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, top US infectious diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said. We have got to remember we can’t just completely turn off all public health measures,” he said. Dr Fauci was speaking at a Royal College of Physicians of Ireland virtual event after the 367-year-old professional body made him an honorary fellow. Dr Fauci been director of the NIAID since 1984 leading the fight against the HIV/Aids pandemic and leading responses of infections such as tuberculosis, Zika and Ebola. “You have to keep an open mind and you have to change your viewpoint, your recommendations and your guidelines based on the information you have at a given time,” he said, noting the importance of abiding by public health measures right now.

Source: The Irish Times March 23, 2021 17:14 UTC