Washington (CNN) Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a rare source of frank honesty from within the White House coronavirus task force in recent weeks , holding firm with an at times overly optimistic President and gently recommending steps forward in the face of crisis. High-profile careerFauci is no stranger to leading the federal response to national health emergencies. "It's helpful," one White House official said. "So far, so good," another task force official said. Key roleIn recent days, some lawmakers have urged the President to let Fauci be the public face of the administration's response to coronavirus.

Source: CNN March 14, 2020 12:24 UTC