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Alex Azar 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. 

Coronavirus 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.

UNITED NATIONS 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. 

Alex Azar 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. 

Alex Azar 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.

Donald Trump 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.

Fox News Flash 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.

Alex Azar 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. 

Fox News Flash 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.

Donald Trump August 23, 2020

Trump to reveal coronavirus 'breakthrough' therapeutic, WH press secretary says

President Trump plans to hold a news conference Sunday evening regarding a potential major therapeutic “breakthrough” for treating the coronavirus.

Coronavirus August 12, 2020

China claims HHS Secretary Azar turned his back on Americans dying from coronavirus

China says the U.S. has turned its backs on the American people during the coronavirus, instead choosing “political posturing,” just one day after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar praised Taiwan’s coronavirus response.