Fauci was on TV(ABC I believe) on February 29th I saw the clip online, he said that he does not believe the virus would be an issue in the US but to be aware of it
Jan 29, not Feb 29.
https://saraacarter.com/jan-flashback-dr-fauci-said-coronavirus-is-not-a-major-threat-to-the-people-of-the-united-states/