Fauci: US must not ‘prematurely declare victory’ over Covid

White House medical adviser tells CNN vaccinated Americans will be able to get out and enjoy Halloween

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Americans should celebrate good news about declining Covid cases as the holiday season approaches but should not prematurely declare victory" over the coronavirus, Dr Anthony Fauci said on Sunday.

The right approach to increasing vaccinations and observing public health precautions would contribute to a happy Halloween for children, the chief White House medical adviser said, pointing to imminent federal consideration of data which will lead to a decision on whether children aged five to 12 are eligible for a shot.