Short segment from an interview on The David Rubenstein Show, aired on May 22, 2019. Full interview can be viewed here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-05-22/david-rubenstein-show-anthony-fauci-video At the end of the interview, Rubenstein asked the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director to weigh in on the best way to protect oneself from infectious disease. “And the best way to prevent me from getting an infectious disease and having to have you as my doctor is what? Wearing a mask — ” he began, triggering a quick dismissal from Fauci. “No, no, no,” Fauci said, letting out a laugh. “I don’t need to do that,” Rubenstein said following Fauci’s reaction. “If somebody’s– I can see they’re getting ready to sneeze or cough, walk away?” “You avoid all the paranoid aspects and do something positive,” Fauci responded, seemingly categorizing mask-wearing as a tool of the “paranoid.” “A. Good diet. B. You don’t smoke, I know. I know you don’t drink. At least not very much, so that’s pretty good. Get some exercise. I know that you don’t get as much exercise as you should,” Fauci continued. “Get good sleep. I think the normal, low tech healthy things are the best things you can do, David, to stay healthy,” Fauci added.