Fauci blasted as a ‘child abuser’ for urging unvaxxed kids to wear mask outdoors because they’re high risk
VIRUS chief Anthony Fauci has been dubbed a "child abuser" in a furious backlash after he said children should wear masks outdoors.
Joe Biden's medical adviser said unvaccinated kids were at "high risk" - even though they are more likely to be hit by lightning than die of Covid.
on Tuesday says fully vaccinated adults can safely go outside in small groups without a face mask.
Those under 16 are not yet being given the vaccine so should continue to cover their faces indoors and out.
Asked how much longer kids would have to wear masks in playgrounds, Dr Fauci said: "Well, first of all, kids will ultimately end up getting vaccinated.
Fauci , saying healthy people with no symptoms can still spread Covid to others who might fall seriously ill.
He said sarcastically: “So if you want to only worry about yourself and not society, then that’s OK.”
The infectious diseases expert also last week
He said Covid rules were not a "civil liberties issue" after an unseemly shouting match on Capitol Hill.
Fauci also , which he called a "public health emergency."
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