The US is turning a corner in its fight against Covid-19, Fauci says. But it's still too early to let our guard down

As Covid-19 numbers gradually improve, health experts have an urgent message: Don't get cocky and relax. 'We can't get overconfident. Every time we do and we put our guard down ... we get another surge with another variant,' said Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, a viral researcher and internal medicine physician. 'So yes, things are better. But they're far from over.' On average, 107,312 new cases were reported each day over the past week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the lowest since August 5.