Fauci announces retirement from NIH

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has advised multiple presidents and spent over 50 years at the National Institute of Health, has announced his retirement from the NIH in December. His departure comes earlier than previously expected, as he had previously stated he would stay until 2024. Fauci's tenure was marked by his role in the pandemic response, but also by controversy and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. While lauded by some as a hero and defender of science, others blame him for the politicization of pandemic response and for his handling of issues such as mask-wearing and herd immunity. His retirement will mark the end of an era in public health and will likely be met with mixed reactions from the public and the scientific community.