Ask Dr. Fauci: National Expert To Weigh In On RI School Reopening

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo will be joined next week by a national epidemiological expert to discuss reopening schools in the state. Next Thursday, Dr. Anthony Fauci will be a guest on Raimondo's weekly schools livestream, and will answer questions submitted by Rhode Islanders.

Fauci is the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and has been a voice of reason and reliable information throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Each week, Raimondo holds a livestreamed forum on Facebook with Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and medical experts to discuss concerns and best practices about reopening schools on Aug. 31. Fauci will join the governor at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

"[Fauci] will join our weekly Facebook Live forum for a discussion about how to reopen our schools in a way that balances health and safety concerns with our children's need for a high-quality education," Raimondo said. "I’ve been so inspired by Dr. Fauci’s leadership during this crisis and during his long career in public service, and I’m looking forward to this robust and thoughtful conversation. I hope that you'll join us by watching on my Facebook page next Thursday."

Rhode Islanders can submit questions for Fauci by emailing communications@governor.ri.gov.