Dr. Anthony Fauci is the nation's leading expert on the COVID-19 virus.
In a recent interview with USA Today, Fauci said that Americans should prepare themselves for a difficult holiday season.
According to Business Insider, Fauci said that the COVID-19 pandemic will likely show little improvement by Christmas or New Year's Day.
"I don't see it being any different during the Christmas and New Year's holidays than during Thanksgiving," Fauci said of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cases are expected to remain at elevated levels through February 2021.