Dr. Fauci warns against ‘tempting’ coronavirus rebound by opening too soon

White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci urged caution Thursday as states begin to reopen from coronavirus shutdowns, warning against “tempting a rebound” in infections by returning too soon.

Fauci, appearing on NBC’s “Today” show, suggested that governors only begin to reopen their economies if they see a 14-day decline in new cases.

“The only thing I can do is from 40,000 feet, just continue to urge the ones who don’t have that capability to really go very slowly,” Fauci said. “And those that do, go ahead and go by the guidelines. The guidelines very, very explicit and clear.”