Who says world in uncharted territory as us virus toll rises

The quote "Who says we're in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises" is attributed to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Dr. Fauci made this statement during a press briefing on March 12, 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was rapidly spreading across the United States. At the time, the country was experiencing a surge in cases and hospitalizations, and the death toll was rising.

Dr. Fauci's statement was a response to a question about whether the US was prepared to handle the pandemic. He emphasized that while the situation was unprecedented, the country had a robust public health infrastructure and was taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus.

The full quote is:

"We're in a situation where we're trying to navigate uncharted territory. Who says we're in uncharted territory? We're in uncharted territory. But we're not in a situation where we're not prepared to deal with it. We're prepared to deal with it. We're doing everything we can to mitigate the spread of this virus."

Dr. Fauci's statement was widely reported and helped to convey the gravity of the situation to the public.