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Dr. Fauci's prediction regarding increasing COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. is legitimate.

Dr. Anthony Fauci's prediction in March 2020 that about 100,000 to 200,000 U.S. people may die from COVID-19 became true at the end of May 2020.

Dr. Anthony Fauci's prediction in March 2020 that about 100,000 to 200,000 U.S. people may die from COVID-19 became true at the end of May 2020.Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the member of the White House coronavirus task force stated on CNN’s State of the Union on 29 March 2020 that the pandemic could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans and also infect millions, referring to the official data.

The COVID-19 in positive cases in the United States rose over 1.5 million along with 1 million deaths as of 29 May 2020 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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