The birthday well wishes are pouring in for Dr.Anthony Fauci!As the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases turned 80 on Thursday, President-electJoe Bidenand soon-to-be First Lady Dr.Jill Bidensent a sweet clip of themselves singing “Happy Birthday” to Fauci. Dr. Biden, 69, posted theaudio recording on her Twitter page.After the pair finished singing the song in unison, Biden, 78, is heard saying, “Hey pal, happy birthday, it’s Joe and Jill Biden.“Speaking with theWashington Postabout turning 80 years old, Fauci said “there is no option to get tired,” adding: “There is no option to sit down and say ‘I’m sorry, I’ve had enough.’ I’m gonna dig deep and just suck it up.“Earlier this month, Fauci was named one of PEOPLE’sPeople of the Year 2020, and opened up about entering the public spotlight in a major way during the pandemic. The health official will continue his role of advising the White House on coronavirus mattersduring the Biden administration.“It’s surrealistic and, in some respects, nice and amusing,” Fauci said of fame. “But you can’t take that stuff seriously and start to think you’re a celebrity. When you start to think that, then you get into trouble. I’m a physician. I’m a scientist. And I’m a public health official.“RELATED GALLERY:Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Esteemed Career in PhotosNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Earlier this month, Fauci explained how he had no hesitation in agreeing to stay on aschief medical adviser for the Biden administration’sCOVID team, a similar role to the one Fauci had been sidelined from in PresidentDonald Trump’s administration this year.“I said yes right on the spot,” Fauci told theTodayshow.Fauci was never officially fired from his role in the Trump administration, though the president publicly threatened to remove the longtime government scientist from his NIAID post and broke off communication with the health official forweeks at a timeduring the pandemic.Fauci and Biden are already united on prevention efforts, with the health official tellingTodayhe agrees with Biden’s proposal toenforce a 100-day mask-wearing mandateacross the country once the president-elect takes office in late January. Fauci said simply, “it’s a good idea.”
The birthday well wishes are pouring in for Dr.Anthony Fauci!
As the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases turned 80 on Thursday, President-electJoe Bidenand soon-to-be First Lady Dr.Jill Bidensent a sweet clip of themselves singing “Happy Birthday” to Fauci. Dr. Biden, 69, posted theaudio recording on her Twitter page.
After the pair finished singing the song in unison, Biden, 78, is heard saying, “Hey pal, happy birthday, it’s Joe and Jill Biden.”
Speaking with theWashington Postabout turning 80 years old, Fauci said “there is no option to get tired,” adding: “There is no option to sit down and say ‘I’m sorry, I’ve had enough.’ I’m gonna dig deep and just suck it up.”
Earlier this month, Fauci was named one of PEOPLE’sPeople of the Year 2020, and opened up about entering the public spotlight in a major way during the pandemic. The health official will continue his role of advising the White House on coronavirus mattersduring the Biden administration.
“It’s surrealistic and, in some respects, nice and amusing,” Fauci said of fame. “But you can’t take that stuff seriously and start to think you’re a celebrity. When you start to think that, then you get into trouble. I’m a physician. I’m a scientist. And I’m a public health official.”
RELATED GALLERY:Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Esteemed Career in Photos
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Earlier this month, Fauci explained how he had no hesitation in agreeing to stay on aschief medical adviser for the Biden administration’sCOVID team, a similar role to the one Fauci had been sidelined from in PresidentDonald Trump’s administration this year.
“I said yes right on the spot,” Fauci told theTodayshow.
Fauci was never officially fired from his role in the Trump administration, though the president publicly threatened to remove the longtime government scientist from his NIAID post and broke off communication with the health official forweeks at a timeduring the pandemic.
Fauci and Biden are already united on prevention efforts, with the health official tellingTodayhe agrees with Biden’s proposal toenforce a 100-day mask-wearing mandateacross the country once the president-elect takes office in late January. Fauci said simply, “it’s a good idea.”
source: people.com
