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Congressional Hearing Reveals Fauci's Covid-19 Guidance Flaws, Lockdowns, and 6-Foot Rule Erode Public Trust

Jun 8, 2024, 01:41 PM

A recent congressional subcommittee hearing has brought to light significant issues regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The hearing revealed that Fauci and top officials promoted early Covid-19 guidance that was not backed by solid science. Key recommendations, such as the 6-foot social distancing rule, were based on flawed assumptions about how the virus spread. This has led to widespread mistrust in the public health and scientific community. The ramifications of these failures, including the impact of lockdowns, may last for decades, as they have caused people to doubt the word of scientific and public health authorities. Critics argue that Fauci's actions, including his role in funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan and downplaying the lab origin theory, have harmed both science and society. The concept of the "noble lie" has also been criticized in this context, as it has further eroded public trust. A NYTimes columnist highlighted that trust in science was built in drops and lost in buckets.