USA‘also Covid-19 important name in the fight against the epidemic Dr. Anthony Faucifrom his duties as Chief Medical Adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden and Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in December resignation announced that he will.
Fauci said in a written statement that he would leave both posts to “proceed to the next chapter” of his career. I am proud of our many achievements. I have worked with and learned from countless talented and dedicated people in my own lab, at NIAID, the NIH and beyond. I would like to express my endless respect and gratitude to them.”
FAUCI SERVED 7 US PRESIDENTS
Noting that he has served 7 US presidents in the past 38 years as the Director of NIAID, Fauci said, “Starting with President Ronald Reagan, HIV/AIDS, West Nile virus, anthrax attacks, pandemic flu, various bird flu threats, Ebola, Zika and of course the most recent Covid-19. I have had the tremendous privilege of serving and advising the seven Presidents of the United States on the new and re-emerging threats of communicable diseases, including the 19 pandemics. “I am particularly proud to have served as Chief Medical Adviser to President Joe Biden since the first day of his administration.”
class=”medianet-inline-adv”>
ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL NOT RETIRE
Explaining that he will not fully retire even if he leaves his duties, Fauci said, “I plan to continue the next phase of my career while I still have a lot of energy and passion for my field.” Fauci, who will turn 82 on December 24, did not give an exact date for his resignation.
BIDEN PRAISE TO FAUCI
Fauci’s President Biden, who frequently confronted former US President Donald Trump during the Covid-19 epidemic, said, “The United States of America is stronger, more resilient and healthier thanks to him.”
.