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THE FIRST THREE MONTHS.
Document Type
Article
Source
Atlantic Monthly. Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 334 Issue 1, p22-28. 7p. 5 Black and White Photographs, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
Subject
*SCIENCE education
*TASK forces
*HUMAN services
Language
ISSN
1072-7825
Abstract
This article, titled "THE FIRST THREE MONTHS," provides an insider's perspective on the government's response to COVID-19. The author, Dr. Fauci, recounts his experiences and observations from the early days of the pandemic. He discusses challenges in monitoring the situation in China, the urgency to develop a vaccine using mRNA technology, and difficulties faced by the CDC in collecting accurate data and creating effective tests. The article also touches on the polarized environment and the author's interactions with President Trump. This article is an excerpt from Anthony Fauci's book, "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." Fauci reflects on his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges he faced as a public health official advising President Trump. He discusses differences in approach between the administration and previous ones, including Vice President Pence's excessive praise for Trump. Fauci also addresses the controversy surrounding mask-wearing and the promotion of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of scientific education and the need for civility and understanding to address the country's divisions. [Extracted from the article]