Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19 Testing Will Ramp Up, Not Slow Down

President Trump stated that his suggestion to slow down COVID-19 testing was not a joke, emphasizing that more tests reveal more cases. However, White House Coronavirus Task Force members testified that they were never instructed to slow testing and plan to increase it. The US has conducted over 27 million tests, with a capacity to perform 40-50 million tests monthly by fall. Despite being in the first wave, experts urge social distancing and mask-wearing, especially as Trump holds rallies without enforcing these measures. The US is better prepared for future spikes, with a vaccine expected by next year. FDA Commissioner Hahn assured that drug approval is based on safety, not political pressure. Experts request sustained funding for pandemic preparedness.

What did Dr. Fauci remind members of Congress regarding the current state of the outbreak?

What measures are experts predicting to be in place for future pandemic preparedness?