White House medical adviser believes the number of COVID-19 cases will not increase seriously

Speaking at an event hosted by the Washington Post, Mr. Fauci said: “I wouldn’t be surprised at all if we see an increase in the number of cases. I really don’t see a serious increase, unless there is some unexpected change”.

Fauci predicts that the increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the US will be caused by the BA.2 sub-line of the Omicron variant – also known as “stealth Omicron” – as well as the relaxation of mask wearing regulations and People’s immunity declines.

On the same day, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that the number of new COVID-19 cases in the country is generally on a downward trend from its peak in January. Currently, 1 in 3 new cases in the US is caused by the “stealth Omicron” variant.

According to CDC data, in the Northeast of the United States, including the states of New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, the “stealth Omicron” variant causes more than half of new cases. This variant accounted for nearly 35% of new cases in the US for the week ending March 19, compared with 22.3% for the week ending March 12.

On the same day, US Government spokeswoman Jen Psaki announced that she had tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and therefore could not accompany President Joe Biden to Europe from 23-25/// 3 as originally planned. This is the second time Ms. Psaki has contracted COVID-19 after the first time in October 2021.

In the announcement, Ms. Psaki said that to prepare for her trip to Europe, she had a PCR test on the morning of March 22 and was positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As a result, she will comply with CDC guidance and will not participate in President Biden’s trip to Europe.

According to the US government spokesman, thanks to fully vaccinated, she only had mild symptoms of the disease. However, in line with the White House’s COVID-19 prevention measures, she will work from home, intends to return to in-person work after completing the 5-day isolation period and having test results. negative

Ms. Psaki also said that President Bien had a negative PCR test result for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.