Fauci's Diary Reveals Lower COVID-19 Fatality Rate Estimate in Early 2020
Dr. Fauci's private diary from February 2020 indicates he estimated COVID-19's case fatality rate at 0.2-0.3%, contrasting with his later public statements.
Dr. Anthony Fauci's private diary from February 2020 reveals he estimated COVID-19's case fatality rate at 0.2-0.3%, contrasting with his later public statements.
Private Estimates vs. Public Statements
In a February 8, 2020, diary entry, Fauci noted a conversation with former CDC Director Tom Frieden, stating they believed the virus's case fatality rate was "more like 0.2-0.3% rather than 2.0%." ([foxnews.com]
Subsequent Public Testimony
Weeks later, on March 11, 2020, Fauci testified before Congress that the virus's fatality rate was "about 3%." He added that accounting for asymptomatic cases might lower it to "somewhere around 1%, which means it is 10 times more lethal than the seasonal flu.
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Implications for Market Trust
These discrepancies raise questions about the consistency of information provided to the public during the pandemic's early stages, potentially impacting investor confidence in public health communications.
Options Market and Stocks to Watch
Watch for potential volatility in pharmaceutical stocks such as Pfizer (PFE), Moderna (MRNA), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) as investors react to these revelations.
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