Did Dr. Anthony Fauci Just Admit He Made Up The COVID Rules, Lab Leak Theory Could Be True?
In a recent revelation, Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly admitted to making up the six-foot social distancing rule, which he stated “sort of just appeared,” during his testimony to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. This confession has ignited a political firestorm as Republicans prepare to grill him in a highly anticipated public testimony.
The so-called full transcript of Dr. Fauci’s January interview, released by Republicans ahead of his public testimony, details his alleged admissions regarding the effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions. When pressed on the six-foot distancing rule, Dr. Fauci allegedly admitted, “I don’t recall. It sort of just appeared,” and acknowledged that he was “not aware of studies” supporting the measure, conceding that such studies “would be very difficult” to conduct.
Dr. Fauci also reportedly testified about the lack of concrete evidence supporting the masking of children to prevent COVID-19 transmission. When asked if he reviewed any studies on this matter, Dr. Fauci allegedly responded, “I might have, but I don’t recall specifically that I did,” adding that he had not followed any studies regarding the impacts of forced mask-wearing on children.
The pandemic restrictions have had significant negative impacts on children’s education and mental health. A National Institute of Health (NIH) study found that mask use had “very negative” effects on students’ literacy and learning. Another NIH study reported that social distancing led to “depression, generalized anxiety, acute stress, and intrusive thoughts” among children.
While some have claimed that Dr. Fauci invented the six-foot rule, some observers clarified that this is a common misinterpretation among infectious disease clinicians due to a lack of understanding of aerosol science. The origins of this error are well-documented in academic reviews and lay articles, highlighting the complexities and misunderstandings in public health guidance during the pandemic.
The origin of the six-foot social distancing rule is rooted in historical scientific studies on respiratory droplets. The guideline is primarily based on research conducted by German bacteriologist Carl Flügge in 1897, who found that visible droplets expelled from activities like talking, coughing, or sneezing typically travel about six feet before falling to the ground. This understanding was later supported by a 1940s study on haemolytic streptococci, which confirmed that most bacteria-containing droplets do not travel beyond six feet.
However, recent studies have shown that this distance may not always be sufficient. For instance, research has demonstrated that smaller aerosol particles can travel much further than six feet, especially in indoor environments with poor ventilation. These findings suggest that the six-foot rule, while a useful guideline, is based on outdated science and may not fully account for the dynamics of airborne transmission in various settings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health organizations adopted the six-foot rule as a simple and practical measure to reduce transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite its limitations. Modern studies continue to evaluate and refine these guidelines based on new evidence about the behavior of respiratory droplets and aerosols.
Lab leak theory and funding concerns
Dr. Fauci’s testimony also touched on the controversial lab leak theory, allegedly suggesting that the idea of COVID-19 originating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) is a “real possibility.” He reportedly stated, “It could be a lab leak,” while criticizing the conspiracy theories that have emerged around this possibility.
Additionally, Dr. Fauci allegedly admitted to not reviewing the grants he signed off on, some of which involved millions of taxpayer dollars. He reportedly stated, “You know, technically, I sign off on each council, but I don’t see the grants and what they are. I never look at what grants are there.”
The committee has also uncovered that Dr. Fauci’s former top aide, Dr. David Morens, used personal emails to conduct official business and evade transparency laws. Emails revealed that Dr. Morens boasted about his ability to make official correspondence “disappear” and maintained a “secret back channel” to Dr. Fauci. This discovery has prompted calls for Dr. Fauci to turn over his personal email and phone records to the committee.
Following the revelations, Dr. Morens offered excuses and apologies but few real answers during a contentious congressional showdown. “It’s just something I’m very ashamed that I can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube,” Dr. Morens said of the emails’ language, much of which he attributed to being just “black humor.”
When asked if he “deleted any records” or had conversations with Dr. Fauci regarding deletions, Dr. Morens replied, “Not to my knowledge. But again, we’re at the issue of defining what’s a federal record? I deleted a lot of emails. I do it every day.” At one point in the hearing, Dr. Morens offered: “I don’t know what to say except I’m sorry.”
The upcoming June 3 hearing is expected to delve deeper into these revelations, particularly focusing on Dr. Fauci and Dr. Morens’ secret communications and the lack of oversight in grant approvals. This hearing will be a critical moment for understanding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decisions made during its early days.
Dr. Fauci played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). He became the public face of the U.S. government’s response to the pandemic, providing guidance on health measures, vaccine development, and public safety. His frequent appearances in media and at congressional hearings made him a trusted voice for many Americans, though he also faced significant criticism and politicization of his role from various quarters.
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