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Biden confirms Fauci will LEAVE in December

Dr. Anthony Fauci will leave government service in December to ‘pursue the next chapter’ of his career as President Joe Biden praised his work during the covid pandemic.

‘I’ve been able to call him at any hour of the day for his advice as we’ve tackled this once-in-a-generation pandemic. His commitment to the work is unwavering, and he does it with an unparalleled spirit, energy, and scientific integrity,’ Biden said in a statement.

There had been talk Fauci, 81, would retire soon. He made the announcement official on Monday.

”So long as I’m healthy, which I am, and I’m energetic, which I am, and I’m passionate, which I am, I want to do some things outside of the realm of the federal government,’ he told The New York Times.