New lockdown orders in California will rescue strained hospitals, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert.
Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a strict stay-at-home order over the weekend after the state fell below 15% capacity in intensive care units because of rising coronavirus cases.
Newsom warned last week that the lockdown would be triggered regionally when ICU capacity dipped under that level. Fauci said health authorities in California are in a “very difficult situation.” His comments arose Monday during an interview with the Milken Institute’s 2020 Future of Health Summit, speaking with moderator Norah O'Donnell, anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News.