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Fauci's Diary Reveals Lower COVID-19 Death Rate Estimate

Published Monday, July 27, 2026 · Updated July 27

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  • Fauci's Discrepant COVID-19 Estimates — 1 source

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Dr. Anthony Fauci's newly revealed diary entries indicate that he privately estimated the COVID-19 case fatality rate to be significantly lower (0.2-0.3%) on February 8, 2020, compared to his public testimony before Congress on March 11, 2020, where he stated the mortality rate was around 1% or 3%. This discrepancy has led to suggestions that he may have misled Congress.

What We Know — Key Points

  • On February 8, 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci privately estimated the COVID-19 case fatality rate to be around 0.2-0.3%, while on March 11, 2020, he testified before Congress that the mortality rate was about 1% or 3%.

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Fauci's Discrepant COVID-19 Estimates
  • Fox News

    The article emphasizes a discrepancy between Dr. Fauci's private estimates and public statements regarding the COVID-19 mortality rate, suggesting he may have misled Congress.

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