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Updated March 5th, 2021 at 07:32 IST

Dr. Fauci reflects on a year fighting the pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday reflected on a tough year leading the fight against the pandemic in the United States.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday reflected on a tough year leading the fight against the pandemic in the United States. Speaking at a virtual event in his honor, Fauci said the pandemic has taught us in the past year "that scientific investigation and the collection of data and evidence, will almost naturally have you evolve your own stance."

The White House and the nation's top infectious disease expert, has warned against any relaxation of virus protocols until more Americans are vaccinated. Fauci has previously said the nation must achieve a vaccination rate of about 80% to reach “herd immunity."

Only about 8% of the population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though the pace of vaccination has been increasing. On Thursday, Fauci was presented with the 2020 Harris Dean's Award from the University of Chicago. The Dean's Award is given annually to an exceptional leader who has championed analytically rigorous, evidence-based approaches to policy, and who is an example for the next generation of policy leaders and scholars, the university said in a press release. 

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Published March 5th, 2021 at 07:32 IST

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