Fauci: Washington is waiting for more data about the new mutant before closing the borders

The White House adviser on the epidemic said Friday that the United States is waiting for more scientific data on the new mutant, which was first detected in South Africa, before making a "thoughtful decision" about a possible border closure.

Doctor Anthony Fauci told CNN, “We will make a decision as soon as possible when we have more data” on this subject, unlike France, the Netherlands and Britain, which suspended flights from South Africa and five neighboring countries as of midday. Friday.

The immunologist added, "This kind of option is always on the table, but you don't want to say that you will do it before you have a scientific reason," and he added, "So we hurry to collect this scientific data in order to make an informed decision."

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