Fauci Claims States Removing Masks Mandates Are Inviting Another "Surge"

BERMAN: “Got a couple more questions that I’m running out of time. When you see Texas lifting --"Show more

FAUCI: "OK."

BERMAN: "-- its mask mandates, when you see pictures from Idaho of kids burning masks, and the same being called for in Texas, what’s your reaction to that?”

FAUCI: “You know, it’s concern, John. I mean, we understand people’s need to get back to normal and we are going in that direction. But when you start doing things like completely putting aside all public health measures, as if you’re turning a light switch off, that’s quite risky. We don’t want to see another surge, and that’s inviting one when you do that.”