Top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci set to retire in December

Dr Anthony Fauci will leave his job in December (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022 - 16:46

Associated Press reporters

The US’s top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci – who became a household name and subject of partisan attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic – said he will retire in December.

Dr Fauci will step down after five decades’ service.

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