WATCH: Dr. Fauci Now Suggests Extending Mask Mandates FOREVER.. But Not For COVID

In an interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd, Anthony Fauci suggests that mask mandates could be extended indefinitely, not to protect citizens from COVID-10, but in order to reduce seasonal flu infections.

During his appearance on Meet The Press, Fauci was asked when Americans would be able to remove their masks outside, given that the CDC has now advised vaccinated Americans to do so.

“At what point, if vaccinated people get together, do you take the mask off? Are masks going to be something we have with us in a seasonal aspect?” Todd asked Fauci.

“You know, that’s quite possible, I think people have gotten used to the fact that wearing masks, clearly if you look at the data, diminished respiratory diseases. We’ve had practically a nonexistent flu season this year, merely because people were doing the kinds of public health things that were directed predominantly against COVID-19,” responded Fauci.

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