It was discovered on the 15th that Dr. Fauci, who is the chief medical adviser of the US government and is taking measures against the new coronavirus, was infected with the new coronavirus.
He says he has mild symptoms and will be working from home for some time.
NIAID = National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced on the 15th that Dr. Fauci, the director, tested positive for the new coronavirus antigen.
Dr. Fauci has completed two vaccinations and additional vaccinations, and the symptoms are mild.
Dr. Fauci is an infectious disease expert who has led the government's infection control since the early days of the coronavirus infection in the United States and is now a chief medical adviser.
According to NIAID, Dr. Fauci hasn't had close contact with high-ranking government officials such as President Biden recently, and will continue to work at home until the test is negative.
In the United States, the average number of people infected with the new coronavirus reported on the 1st is about 100,000, and the number of deaths is about 300, which is a relatively large number.
In particular, the number of mutant viruses such as "BA.4" and "BA.5" of the Omicron strain, which is said to be more infectious, is increasing, and it has been pointed out that the infection may spread again in the future.