Coronavirus Q&A with Anthony Fauci, MD – April 8, 2020

NIAID Director and Presidential Coronavirus Task Force Advisor Anthony Fauci, MD discusses recent developments in the global COVID-19 pandemic with JAMA Editor Howard Bauchner. Originally streamed on April 8, 2020.

Topics discussed in this interview:
0:00 Introduction

0:28 What has your day to day schedule been like these past 2 months?

1:25 When President Trump looks at scientific information differently than scientists and medical experts, how do process that?

3:20 The pandemic is affecting U.S. cities very differently. In the high intensity cities like New York, Detroit and Boston, how do you think those cities are doing?

7:00 Do you think every metropolitan area is going to go from linear to exponential?

8:46 Asymptomatic spread and masks

11:55 Any results for new information from randomized clinical trials (RCTs)?

13:57 Pathogenesis of COVID-19

15:50 Vaccines - we have different candidates with different approaches

18:12 Convalescent plasma therapy

19:21 Serologic surveillance

20:45 Antibody tests

21:35 Immunity after being infected

23:10 Any evidence of mutation?

23:31 How do we end social distancing and return to normal?

26:03 How do you contrast the COVID-19 pandemic with HIV/AIDs?

28:28 What are the keys to the next 3-5 months?

31:03 Any sense of timing for a vaccine?

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[JAMANetwork]

0:28 What has your day to day schedule been like these past 2 months?
1:25 When President Trump looks at scientific information differently than scientists and medical experts, how do process that?
3:20 The pandemic is affecting U.S. cities very differently. In the high intensity cities like New York, Detroit and Boston, how do you think those cities are doing?
7:00 Do you think every metropolitan area is going to go from linear to exponential?
8:46 Asymptomatic spread and masks
11:55 Any results for new information from randomized clinical trials (RCTs)?
13:57 Pathogenesis of COVID-19
15:50 Vaccines - we have different candidates with different approaches
18:12 Convalescent plasma therapy
19:21 Serologic surveillance
20:45 Antibody tests
21:35 Immunity after being infected
23:10 Any evidence of mutation?
23:31 How do we end social distancing and return to normal?
26:03 How do you contrast the COVID-19 pandemic with HIV/AIDs?
28:28 What are the keys to the next 3-5 months?
31:03 Any sense of timing for a vaccine?

[notsogreen]

CDC MADE A BIG MISTAKE SAYING THAT MASKS ARE NOT NEEDED. In NYC it's impossible to feel safe food shopping even now. Only half the cashiers and stock people wear masks or coverings and security even less. The uncovered workers and shoppers in food stores are gabbing away to each other upclose; it makes food shopping a very risky task. One uncovered cashier said "masks are only for the sick"....not surprising food cashiers are getting infected at a high rate.

[ldefaria]

A big shout-out to Howard Bauchner! So appreciative of your profound time, consideration and efforts in bringing the best of new research and medical providence to all of us. Yes, Fauci is a "star, " brilliant in all ways, but you are and continue to be our sustenance. Thank YOU!

[GuitarguyRichard]

What a breath of fresh air listening to this was. Just common sense, intelligent conversation from people that know. Wonderful.

[Notshortever]

Thank you both. I am retired from medicine, and physically unable to help. Stay focused as you are. Well done.

[rogerkula]

A thoughtful and knowledgeable perspective on our current state of unknowing. The value of Dr. Fauci's steady hand on the tiller will be better appreciated in retrospect. This is not a contest of right or wrong, but one of analysis and adaptive good judgment.

[kurtfisher]

Thank you for adding the topic index to the summary. Please continue to do that.

[ChiliMcFly]

God bless the Healthcare workers ! can't say it enough, Thx.

[Fogtownproductions]

Thank you 🙏 so much Dr Bruckner for posting these .

[elainascott]

It feels so good to hear experts talk about this virus with no partisan poison.

[stevej]

Thank you both for highlighting the values of expertise, education, and science. This channel is getting better by the day.

[HH-omuv]

CDC took a lot longer than 4-5 weeks to make the change on mask advice, the host needs to get his facts straight. CDC has been advising against masks since January, and didn’t change its advice till early April, that’s nearly 3 months. Any wonder we are where we are now? The disaster that started/cause by China was fuel and exacerbated our own gov. People can draw their own conclusions as to whether these were done out of negligence, incompetence, or intentional.

[rosemarieholt]

Another great JAMA COVID video & Fauci appearances are so crucial!

[aldensmagdalena]

Thank you, dr Anthony 😀 Such a great discussion 👍 Stay healthy, doctor

[ultramet]

One of the mechanisms may involve a failure to resolve inflammation thus leading to overwhelming cytokine storm. Look up the work of Charles Serhan. IL-6 and IL-1B, TNF-alpha and other DAMPs go crazy. You may need the help of specialized pro-resolvin mediators here (which decrease with age BTW).

[denysecoop]

@True Helper, I would watch the last three or four weeks of Peak Prosperity. I know it’s a lot, but you’ll learn info there you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s fascinating... The guy who usually talks in the videos is Chris. He is so down to earth, he didn’t even tell anyone he was a Doctor (he has a degree in pathology, and I think he has a PhD, but I could be wrong) until recently. People who have watched him or who have gone to their website (he runs it with his business partner, Adam, who makes an appearance to talk about financial issues and the economy every once in awhile)probably knew, but not new people. Like I said, I hope to see you in the comments! It was good talking to you. Stay safe out there! Crazy times and all😱🥺😱

[hustledude]

What did Dr. Fauci mean at the end regarding vaccines when he said we need to make sure there’s no “enhancement”?

[debbymustin]

I tested positive went through fever two and a half days - oxygen lever back up been out of work 6 days when can I go back to work. I work with the elderly they need help when can I go back. So many nurses walk out. Please let me know.

[andreawalker]

You can think of the President as a person who tries to reach "every person" and not an MD or research scientist.

[rodinlopez]

How I wish we have one Dr. Fauci like in the Philippines Thank you