Dr. Fauci says the outbreak in the US could get worse in the coming weeks

The coronavirus outbreak in the US is likely to get worse in the coming weeksDr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday while speaking at an NBC event, and added that hospitals across the country are reporting a shortage of beds for ICU patients.

“Usually there is a delay of a couple of weeks before seeing a further increase in cases, which is always followed by hospitalizations and deaths,” Fauci said.

Other countries are also taking steps to counter fears about the new strain of the virus. According to the statement from the New Zealand Ministry of Health, Travelers to New Zealand from the US and UK they will now need to show a negative test for Covid-19 before departure. In addition, they would have to perform a test upon arrival in quarantine, in addition to those on days three and 12.

Meanwhile, South Korea has imposed a nationwide ban on private gatherings of more than four people. Scotland is also considering stricter measures and Japan is considering declaring a national emergency.

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