Fauci denies seeking to suppress COVID-19 lab leak origin theory

Yes, that's correct. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, has denied allegations that he sought to suppress the lab leak theory of COVID-19 origin. He stated that he is keeping an open mind about the origins of the virus, including the possibility that it came from a lab, while having also noted that the most likely scenario is that it was a natural occurrence. At the same time, he welcomed further investigation into all possibilities.