Washington (CNN) Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that "it would be better" if government health officials could start working with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team, underscoring the importance of a smooth transition process as the country grapples with the worsening coronavirus pandemic. "As you know, I've been through multiple transitions now, having served six presidents for 36 years. And it's very clear that the transition process that we go through ... is really important in a smooth handing over of the information as well as it's almost like passing the baton in a race," Fauci said. "You don't want to stop and then give it to somebody, you want to essentially keep going." The formal transition is likely to remain on hold until the election is certified by a Trump appointee within the General Services Administration in a process known as ascertainment.

Source: CNN November 15, 2020 14:59 UTC