Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a press briefing held by U.S. President Donald Trump with members of the Coronavirus Task Force at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 14, 2020.

The leading U.S. contagious illness professional stated on Saturday that the nation has recorded 2,226 cases of the coronavirus, but has not yet reached the peak of the outbreak.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci stated President Donald Trump’s statement on Friday of a national emergency situation implied “now it’s all systems go” to increase screening in efforts to include the pandemic.

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