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Alex Azar August 12, 2020

James Carafano: China uses HHS Secretary Azar's Taiwan trip as opportunity to test US

A strong U.S.-Taiwan relationship is the first and strongest step America can make in enhancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Alex Azar August 11, 2020

In Taiwan visit, Azar accuses China of 'hobbling' coronavirus response

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar accused China of "hobbling" the world's coronavirus response during a visit to Taiwan that has already incensed Chinese leaders.

Alex Azar August 10, 2020

US would share coronavirus vaccine with world after Americans' needs are met: Azar

The U.S. will share any coronavirus vaccine it develops with the globe after American needs are met, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Monday during a visit to Taiwan.

Alex Azar August 5, 2020

China condemns US decision to send senior official to Taiwan

 The U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, has scheduled an unprecedented visit to Taiwan next week, marking the first visit by a senior U.S. official since 1979.

Alex Azar August 5, 2020

HHS Secretary Azar to become first US Cabinet member to visit Taiwan in 6 years

Heath and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead a U.S. delegation to Taiwan in the coming days, marking the first cabinet member to visit in six years.

School Reopening Plans July 27, 2020

Gottlieb, Azar push for safe school reopenings amid coronavirus

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar advocated for school reopenings contingent on local virus conditions with CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

Alex Azar July 27, 2020

Face masks causing coronavirus case plateau but states 'not out of the woods': HHS secretary

The next few months will be crucial because the U.S. has "really incredible shots at therapeutics," Secretary Azar said.

Donald Trump May 24, 2020

HHS Secretary Azar defends Trump's call for governors to reopen churches as long as 'appropriate precautions' are made

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar defended on Sunday President Trump’s demand that governors allow churches and other houses of worship to reopen this weekend even though some areas remain under coronavirus lockdown.

Alex Azar May 18, 2020

Coronavirus cases have yet to spike in US areas reopening, HHS head says

Officials have yet to see an increase in coronavirus cases in places that are reopening, although it's still too early to determine such patterns, health secretary Alex Azar said on Sunday.

Coronavirus May 17, 2020

HHS Secretary Azar says people going to bars despite coronavirus pandemic is 'part of the freedom we have'

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday that he understands while it may be “irresponsible” for people to gather  in large groups during the coronavirus pandemic, it is also “part of the freedom” Americans have as states begin to ease back their social distancing guidelines.

Fox News Flash May 14, 2020

Azar fires back at HHS whistleblower: 'The president literally did what Bright is saying should be done'

Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Alex Azar hit back Thursday at ousted official Rick Bright, slamming his testimony as "yet another attack on President Trump" laden with "disproven, unfounded allegations."