Dr. Fauci defended strict lockdown measures, stating that without them, another million people could have died from COVID-19. He criticized The Great Barrington Declaration, arguing that its approach would have led to more deaths. Fauci emphasized the importance of safety measures in preventing further casualties.
Dr. Fauci about The Great Barrington Declaration: "The Great Barrington Declaration was flawed both conceptually and in practice...if we had done that, just let it rip, there very likely would have been another million people would have died" https://t.co/L2wGMhnbJ4
Today, I called out deceptive Republican disinformation abt COVID-19. Responding to my question, Dr. Fauci made clear that w/o safety measures, another million people would likely have died. It's ridiculous to blame him for policies that kept people safe. https://t.co/yuh4YzZwvQ
WATCH: In today’s hearing, Fauci denied pushing to censor the Great Barrington Declaration, condemned its “focused protection” alternative to lockdowns, and said “another million people would have died” if the government had followed its recommended approach to Covid-19. Read… https://t.co/d5k2DUCjiU
WATCH: In today’s hearing, Fauci denied pushing to censor the Great Barrington Declaration, condemned its “focused protection” alternative to lockdowns, and said “another million people would have died” if the government followed its recommended approach to Covid-19. Read… https://t.co/26MbFez19R
WATCH: In today’s hearing, Fauci denied pushing to censor the Great Barrington Declaration, condemned its “focused protection” alternative to lockdowns, and said “another million people would have died” if they followed its recommended approach to Covid-19. Read… https://t.co/44nWB5kLfO
Dr. Fauci told Congress that had public health officials just let COVID-19 work its way through the country without any precautions or safety measures, “there very likely would have been another million people (who) would have died.” By @JenniferShutt https://t.co/zgcRfaLVTW
🚨 NEW: Dr. Fauci defends draconian lockdowns because if we “let it rip,” then “another million people would have died.” Fauci claims The Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated for focused protection of vulnerable populations instead of widespread lockdowns was “flawed”… https://t.co/HIrlfk6xk8