Anthony Fauci warns ending US lockdowns too soon could bring 'really serious' consequences

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President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus, accompanied by Dr. Anthony Fauci Source: AP

Dr Anthony Fauci, Washington's top virus expert, has warned that if cities ignore guidelines on exiting lockdowns safely, the consequences could be "really serious".


Our analysis of the situation in the United States with journalist Giampiero Gramaglia.

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