— Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
August 5, 2026
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Biotech executive Steven Quay, MD, PhD, who supported the COVID lab leak theory, is in line to take over Anthony Fauci, MD's, old job of director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, according to two sources familiar with the decision. (Politico)











