> "His stance on masks at the beginning of Covid turned out wrong, though understandable, since masks weren't known to be effective at the time, and a run on masks needed to be avoided so the hospitals wouldn't run out."
Dr. Fauci knew perfectly well, or should have, masks were effective. That's why they didn't want to run out of them. …
> "His stance on masks at the beginning of Covid turned out wrong, though understandable, since masks weren't known to be effective at the time, and a run on masks needed to be avoided so the hospitals wouldn't run out."
Dr. Fauci knew perfectly well, or should have, masks were effective. That's why they didn't want to run out of them. In fact, he has admitted he made a 'calculated' decision to 'lie' to the public, ostensibly in his view to avoid a run on masks for first responders and the larger good. I reject that argument out of hand.
I think the American public would have understood the precarious reality of the situation and, more importantly, would have made-do (scarfs, etc.) with the knowledge this virus was highly contangious. Instead, they were told a lie .. . and wonder why people lack confidence in our medical professions 'leadership'. *i do suspect it must have been difficult for Dr. Fauci to sort things out in the Trump 'UV light' Kung Flu environment.
Bottom line: despite being the 'richest' most powerful country in the world and, ironically, a center for biomedical research and advancement, the U.S. leads the world in Covid mortality.
> "His stance on masks at the beginning of Covid turned out wrong, though understandable, since masks weren't known to be effective at the time, and a run on masks needed to be avoided so the hospitals wouldn't run out."
Dr. Fauci knew perfectly well, or should have, masks were effective. That's why they didn't want to run out of them. In fact, he has admitted he made a 'calculated' decision to 'lie' to the public, ostensibly in his view to avoid a run on masks for first responders and the larger good. I reject that argument out of hand.
I think the American public would have understood the precarious reality of the situation and, more importantly, would have made-do (scarfs, etc.) with the knowledge this virus was highly contangious. Instead, they were told a lie .. . and wonder why people lack confidence in our medical professions 'leadership'. *i do suspect it must have been difficult for Dr. Fauci to sort things out in the Trump 'UV light' Kung Flu environment.
Bottom line: despite being the 'richest' most powerful country in the world and, ironically, a center for biomedical research and advancement, the U.S. leads the world in Covid mortality.