The mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Wednesday that Dec. 24, 2020, will be known as “Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day” in the nation’s capital.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said that Fauci, a top infectious disease expert in the United States, would be honored for the services he provided during the coronavirus pandemic.
“In honor of Dr. Fauci’s 80th birthday tomorrow, I proclaim Thursday, December 24, 2020, ‘Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day’ in Washington, DC. We are incredibly proud to count Dr. Fauci among the many DC residents who are sacrificing so much to keep our communities healthy and safe,” Bowser said.
In honor of Dr. Fauci’s 80th birthday tomorrow, I proclaim Thursday, December 24, 2020, “Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day” in Washington, DC.
We are incredibly proud to count Dr. Fauci among the many DC residents who are sacrificing so much to keep our communities healthy and safe. pic.twitter.com/UqvS4sebMf
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) December 23, 2020
Fauci has looked over the White House’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to plague the nation as more than 3,000 people died of complications from the disease on Wednesday, according to the New York Times coronavirus tracker.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom applauded the announcement with the simple reply: “Love this.”
