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Dr. Anthony Fauci & Sarah Michelle Gellar Both Hit By COVID-19!
On Wednesday, both "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and Dr. Anthony Fauci revealed they had come down with COVID-19.

Dr. Anthony Fauci & Sarah Michelle Gellar Both Hit By COVID-19!

On Wednesday, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar and Dr. Anthony Fauci both announced that they came down with COVID-19.

This is only a day after Broadway star Hugh Jackman announced that he had to step down from performing for a little bit as he recovers.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Tests Positive For COVID-19

BREAKING—Anthony Fauci has tested positive for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/f3kSRAS6ip

— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) June 15, 2022

According to the National Institute of Health, Fauci has been diagnosed with COVID-19. According to Deadline, he is vaccinated and boosted, but at age 81, he is still at high risk for complications caused by COVID-19.

Fauci is the director of the National Institute for Health and Infectious Diseases, which released a statement today on his behalf. The statement read:

“He is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice. He is currently experiencing mild symptoms. Dr. Fauci will isolate and continue to work from his home. He has not recently been in close contact with President Biden or other senior government officials.

Dr. Fauci will follow the COVID-19 guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and medical advice from his physician and return to the NIH when he tests negative.”

The news was surprising to some, considering that Fauci has been extremely careful about not contracting the virus. Back in April, he backed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner due to concerns about it becoming a super-spreader event. Several attendees did end up testing positive for the virus, including CBS’ George Cheeks and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals She’s Been Diagnosed With COVID-19

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“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram to share the news that she’s come down with COVID-19.

She actually shared the message on her Instagram Story on Monday, but she posted it again on Wednesday in case her fans didn’t see it. “For those who missed my story on Monday,” she wrote in the caption.

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“I realize I’ve been really quiet on here,” the message began. “After 2 and a half years COVID finally got me. Thankfully I’m vaccinated and boosted.”

“But to people out there that say ‘it’s just a cold’ … maybe for some it is. But for this (relatively) young fit person, who has struggled with asthma and lung issues her entire life, that is not my experience,” she continued.

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“Even therapeutics and all my protocols it’s been very tough,” she explained. “I know I’m on the road to recovery but it’s certainly not been an easy road. I’ll be back soon (hopefully with super antibodies… even if just for a bit).”

“To quite a friend of mine – ‘I will wear a mask in my shower if it means I don’t get this again,’” she concluded.

“Cruel Intentions” costar Selma Blair commented, “I’m so sorry. Recovery recovery rest. I love you sicko.”

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“Sending sooooo MUCH love and healing vibes your way! Love you,” one follower wrote.

“Awh feel better soon!!!!! Sending loads of love your way,” another shared.

“Feel better! I still wear my mask out on public (I’m boosted too), and get looks, but I’ve had Covid once and would NOT like it again, thank you,” another wrote. “Take care of yourself!”

Another fan joked, “The slayer will defeat anything! #GetWellSoon.”

Here’s to hoping that Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sarah Michelle Gellar get better soon!