December 10, 2020 CDC pushes back against House coronavirus committee accusations of 'political meddling' by Trump campaign The CDC is pushing back against the House coronavirus crisis subcommittee's accusations of "political meddling" by the Trump administration.
December 9, 2020 Azar says he's already met with Biden transition team Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday that he’s already met with the Biden transition team, looking to ensure a smooth transition of power.
December 6, 2020 Azar believes 'vulnerable' populations should get vaccine first, but governors have final say Azar urged Americans to "renew their commitment" to fundamental health practices to prevent the current surge of coronavirus cases from growing more severe.
December 4, 2020 Secretary Azar calls out China for 'dereliction of duty' at UN coronavirus meeting Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar called out China for mishandling the coronavirus outbreak at a United Nations gathering on the pandemic that the Trump Administration has panned as too little too late.
October 22, 2020 Cuomo warns head of FDA to 'save your soul,' urges against rushed coronavirus vaccine New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo encouraged Dr. Stephen Hahn, the head of the Food and Drug Administration, to "save your soul" and not kotow to President Trump's demands for an expedited coronavirus vaccine.
September 25, 2020 HHS Secretary Alex Azar security agent tests positive for coronavirus: report A member of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar's security team tested positive for the coronavirus this week, according to a report.
September 12, 2020 Trump aides review CDC coronavirus reports to better align with president's upbeat messaging: report President Trump's political aides have successfully demanded to review and, in some cases, modify weekly Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports on the coronavirus in an effort to better align the scientific reports with the president's upbeat messages on the pandemic, Politico reported.
September 8, 2020 Azar responds to Biden and Harris, promises coronavirus vaccine will meet 'very high safety' standards Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar insisted Tuesday that any coronavirus vaccine would meet "very high safety and efficacy standards" after former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., cast doubt on the approval process over the weekend.
September 3, 2020 Azar says it’s ‘irresponsible’ to suggest politics at play in coronavirus vaccine race Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said it’s “irresponsible” to suggest politics are at play in the race to approve a coronavirus vaccine.
August 26, 2020 Azar rejects claims Trump pressured FDA to approve convalescent plasma coronavirus treatment Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar pushed back Wednesday against claims that President Trump pressured the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the use of convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus patients.
