Fauci wins $ 1 million Israeli prize for ‘defending science’

Anthony FauciAnthony FauciSunday Shows – Trump’s acquittal in the second impeachment trial echoes Fauci: Stimulus project needs to be approved for schools to reopen Sunday’s show: Lawmakers evaluate impeachment trial; Biden administration reviews schedule for mass vaccinations MORE, the country’s leading infectious disease specialist, won an Israeli prize of $ 1 million for “defending science” throughout his career.

The Dan David Foundation, based at the University of Tel Aviv, said on Monday that Fauci won the award for “courageously defending science in the face of uninformed opposition during the challenging COVID crisis”, the Seattle Times reported.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, (Fauci) took advantage of his considerable communication skills to approach people overcome with fear and anxiety and worked tirelessly to inform individuals in the United States and elsewhere about measures of essential public health to stem the spread of the pandemic, ”said the foundation’s award committee.

Fauci is at the forefront of the pandemic while working with former President TrumpDonald Trump Six people who protected Roger Stone entered the Capitol during the attack: NYT Cassidy column pens explaining the vote to condemn Trump Governor of Puerto Rico: Congress ‘morally obliged’ to act on state vote MORE and President bidenJoe Biden Winter storm hits southern USA. Biden writes a Valentine’s Day post for Biden’s wife plans to focus on coronavirus at the first G7 meeting to protect the country from the coronavirus.

Since the pandemic began, Fauci has become one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic, informing the public on the importance of masks and social distance, as well as the elaboration of plans for the application of the vaccine against coronavirus.

Fauci recently said that by April, anyone who wants a vaccine should be able to get it. Currently, only those who are older and frontline workers are eligible for the vaccine.

It is also addressed reopening schools saying that vaccines are not a requirement to reopen, but the stimulus bill needs to be approved so that schools have the necessary resources to open safely.

The award is not only for his work with the coronavirus, but also for his work in HIV and AIDS research.