Dr. Anthony Fauci Tests Positive for COVID and Is 'Experiencing Mild Symptoms'

Dr. Anthony Fauci.Photo: Greg Nash-Pool/Getty ImagesDr. Anthony Faucihas tested positive forCOVID-19and is “experiencing mild symptoms” of the disease.The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) emerged as a calming voice of reason at the height of coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and on Wednesday THE National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced that its director had been infected.NIAID, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, revealed that Fauci, 81, tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test but reassured the public: “He is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice.

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Esteemed Career in Photos

01of 13Dr. Anthony Fauci’s LegacyFauci during his PEOPLE Magazine photoshoot on Nov. 13.Alexei Hay/foureleven.agencyDr. Anthony Fauci was one of PEOPLE’s four People of the Year in 2020, and for good reason: the Brooklyn-born director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has been a guiding force in the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic.The doctor — who turned 81 on Christmas Eve — calls the moment “the most difficult and devastating infectious disease and respiratory outbreaks that we’ve experienced in the last 102 years,” adding that it’s been particularly tough for Americans.

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Next Role: Professor at Georgetown

Dr. Anthony Fauci will begin teaching at Georgetown this summer.Photo:Paul Morigi/Getty Paul Morigi/Getty Dr. Anthony Faucihas a new title to add to his already-lengthy resume: Professor. Starting July 1, Fauci will serve as Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. He will also have a role with the McCourt School of Public Policy. “The rank of University Professor is Georgetown’s highest professional honor that recognizes extraordinary achievement in scholarship, teaching and service,” Georgetown Universitysaid in a statement.

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Donald Trump's Supporters 'Would Listen' If He Urged Them to Get Vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci (left) and President Donald Trump.Photo: Alex Wong/Getty; Doug MIlls/The New York Times/Pool/Getty Dr.Anthony Fauciis calling onDonald Trumpto urge his supporters to get vaccinated forCOVID-19.Fauci, 80,toldFox News Sundaythat if Trump, 74, spoke out and told his supporters to go get a vaccine, that “it would really be a game changer” in the country’s recovery.COVID-19 has killed 534,476 people in the U.S. and infected 29.4 million, according to aNew York Timestracker.

Dr. Birx Says She 'Always' Thought About Quitting, Talks COVID-19 Deniers in the White House

Dr. Deborah Birx.Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Dr. Deborah Birx is opening up about her time working as former presidentDonald Trump’s U.S.coronavirus response coordinator. During a candid interview on CBS’Face the Nation,Birx — who announced last year thatshe would retireafter helping PresidentJoe Bidenand his team with their pandemic response amid his transition — shared that quitting was something that was “always” on her mind. “Why would you want to put yourself through that every day?