Anthony Fauci
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The Dan David Foundation, which is based at Tel Aviv University, said Monday Fauci won the award for “boldly defending science despite uninformed opposition during the challenging COVID crisis,” the Seattle Times. reported
“As the COVID-19 pandemic was unraveling, (Fauci) used his considerable communication skills to address people gripped by fear and anxiety and worked relentlessly to educate individuals in the United States and elsewhere about public health measures. essential to contain the spread of the pandemic, “said the foundation’s awards committee.
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Fauci has been at the forefront of the pandemic while working on it President Trump
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Since the onset of the pandemic, Fauci has become one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic, informing the public about the importance of masks and social distancing, and about devising plans to administer the coronavirus vaccine.
Fauci recently said that by April anyone who wants a vaccine should be able to get one. Currently, only older people and frontline workers are eligible for the vaccine.
He has also been addressed reopening of schools say vaccines are not a requirement to reopen, but the incentive bill must be passed so that schools have the resources to open safely.
The prize is not only for his work with the coronavirus, but also for his work on HIV and AIDS research.