“Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Biden and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has tested positive for COVID-19.
“The 81-year-old is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and has been boosted twice, according to the National Institutes of Health.
“He is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to isolate and work from home. He was also prescribed Paxlovid, the anti-COVID drug, according to a representative for the agency.
“Fauci has helped lead the U.S. government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic since the initial outbreak.
“The agency reassured the public that Fauci had not recently been in contact with Biden or other senior government officials.”
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