The former Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden is unable to recall the scientific evidence used to justify the six-foot social distancing guidelines which curbed civil liberties and crippled businesses.
Anthony Fauci, who served the President during the latter stages of the pandemic, appeared before lawmakers on Monday, June 3.
Prior to the hearing, Republicans released extracts from a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic earlier this year, where Fauci said that the six-foot distancing rule “sort of just appeared”, adding that he was unable to recall the basis upon which it was introduced.
Fauci also stressed that he was “not aware” of studies which supported the implementation of social distancing, nor could he recall reading any specific information which supported the masking of kids. And, in a somewhat ironic response, Fauci said the effectiveness of masking children was still “up in the air”.
Studies by the National Institute of Health have found the negative impacts of compulsory face masks in schools and social distancing measures. The former was found to impact student’s literacy and learning abilities, while another study claimed social distancing measures had a profound affect on mental health.
The increased scrutiny on COVID restrictions have left many furious when reflecting on a difficult time for millions across the country.
Some echoed Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene’s line of questioning as to whether Fauci should be prosecuted for his role in the pandemic.
Others, however, noted that while Fauci made recommendations, the decision to implement them rested with Congress.
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