Fauci Warns Senate About 'Serious' Consequences If States Open Too Soon The head of the National Institutes of Health was one of four health experts to testify before Congress on Tuesday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned about the dangers of reopening the U.S. without heeding the step by step guidelines presented by the White House.

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Fauci testified that while he is optimistic about the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine, one would not be available by the fall.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, via CNBC Until a vaccine is available, Fauci reiterated the "containment and mitigation" efforts in order to protect the health of the public.

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