COVID cases may be higher than whatโs reported as people struggle to find tests, take at home tests
COVID cases are continuing to climb in Michigan as we begin the new year. It is essential to understand that our lab capacity limits daily case counts. Some of those numbers do not include people who only took a rapid antigen test at home, so the real numbers are likely higher.
Under new president, Dr. Fauci says it is โliberatingโ to โlet the science speakโ
โThe idea that you can get up here and talk about what you know, what the evidence, what the science is and know thatโs it, let the science speak -- it is somewhat of a liberating feeling,โ Fauci added. Dr. Fauci asked about difference between Trump and Biden administrations:"The idea that you can get up here and talk about what you know, what the evidence, what the science is and know that's it, let the science speak โ it is somewhat of a liberating feeling." Throughout the pandemic, Trump constantly undermined Fauciโs credibility, falsely insisting that the pandemic was nearly over. Now under the Biden administration, Fauci is in full view of the public, feeling like he can speak freely and openly about the science surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. โOne of the new things in this administration is, If you donโt know the answer, donโt guess,โ Fauci said.
Dr. Fauci: US may see โsurge upon surgeโ of virus this winter
As the U.S. settles deeper into the holiday season, so too is it settling into a dangerous trend of coronavirus spread. The cold winter months are pushing people indoors, where the airborne virus can spread easier than outdoors. He was referring to the countryโs current battle with increased coronavirus spread. Pfizer formally requested an emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine on Nov. 20. Related: Details on when COVID-19 vaccine could be made public for useWhile itโs not totally clear who will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and when, it is likely that school-aged children will be among the last groups in the U.S. to receive them.