He Dr. Anthony Fauci, the main expert on infectious diseases in the United States, called this Wednesday on the citizens of that country to avoid parties and .
The specialist's concern is that the activities could lead to a greater spread of the coronavirus, which is why he asked people to “calm down” and try to celebrate as a family.
According to the expert, this is not the best time to invite people to parties due to the risk that they are infected with the coronavirus and could infect others.
“You don't want to party with people you haven't had much contact with, you just don't know if they are infected,”.
Likewise, the expert compared the impact of the Super Bowl with other major events that have caused increases in the count of COVID-19 cases in the country, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
“Every time we have something like this, there is always a spike,” he warned. Both Fauci and the CDC offered advice for any in-person spectators who plan to watch the game from the stands at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
The long-awaited National Football League (NFL) game It will be played between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The NFL has limited game attendance to 22,000 due to the pandemic and citywide coronavirus mandates. In total, the NFL has invited about 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers to the game, along with about 14,500 fans.
“Enjoy the game, watch it on television, but do it with the immediate members of your family, the people in your home,” the specialist recommended.
After several disagreements with former President Donald Trump, current President Joe Biden asked Fauci to remain in his position and be the chief medical advisor in the incoming administration, as part of the White House coronavirus task force.
The last edition of the Super Bowl was held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and the peculiarity of two Latin women—Shakira and Jennifer López— They starred in the halftime musical show.
Florida reported 6,979 new cases of coronavirus this Wednesday and another 197 residents died. At least 1 million 788 thousand 326 vaccines have been administered in the territory, with 421,315 people having received the two required injections, according to local media.
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