America’s most famous doctor is retiring. At 82, Anthony Fauci ended Saturday, December 31, his last day as a federal employee. The man who had become the face of the fight against the Covid pandemic said he had many plans for the future.
with our correspondent in New York, Loubna Anaki
He will have spent more than half a century in the service of the American government and devoted his career to the fight against infectious diseases. But it is above all the Covid-19 pandemic that has propelled this discrete scientist on the front of the stage. A notoriety that has earned Anthony Fauci the title of America’s most loved and hated doctor.
Doctor Covid is officially retiring, but does not necessarily retire from working life. In an interview given to New York Times, he explains that he wants to turn to teaching. Maybe join a university center where he can also practice medicine.
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He also wants to give talks to share his expertise, but also to encourage younger generations to pursue scientific careers and careers in government.
Anthony Fauci also says he wants to write his memoirs. ” My story is not only defined by the Covid, I have experienced other things “, specifies the one who served under seven American presidents.
Doctor Fauci is still in danger of returning to the spotlight, because the Republicans want to launch hearings about the management of the pandemic and intend to call him to testify. ” I’m ready, I have nothing to hide. I am ready to explain and justify all the decisions I have made he says.
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