Dr Anthony Fauci was reportedly blocked from appearing at the committee (Alex Brandon/AP)The White House has reportedly blocked coronavirus task force member Dr Anthony Fauci from testifying at a hearing on the Covid-19 outbreak. The House Appropriations Committee wanted Dr Fauci to be a witness on the government’s response to the pandemic. Committee spokesman Evan Hollander the panel was informed by an administration official that Dr Fauci’s testimony was blocked by the White House. The White House said Dr Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, is busy dealing with the pandemic and will appear before Congress later. Dr Fauci has warned against relaxing social distancing rules that have helped slow the spread of the virus but caused a major hit to the economy.

Source: Irish Independent May 02, 2020 02:37 UTC