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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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

May 14, 2020

Who is Rick Bright? HHS official claims retaliation for disagreeing with Trump’s coronavirus response

President Trump called Bright a “disgruntled employee, not liked or respected” who “should no longer be working for our government.” Who is Rick Bright? 

April 26, 2020

Trump: HHS Secretary Azar 'doing an excellent job,' reports he'll be 'fired' false

President Trump refuted speculation that he intended to remove Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar from his post, instead tweeting Sunday evening, "Alex is doing an excellent job!"

April 26, 2020

White House pushes back on reports of HHS Secretary Azar's possible removal

New reports indicate that the White House is considering removing Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, with White House coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx among those being considered as a potential successor.

April 14, 2020

Gaetz calls for end to NIH grant to Wuhan virology lab, says it can be done with 'stroke of a pen'

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., called on Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar Tuesday to cease funding a research grant to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" the action could be accomplished "with the stroke of a pen."

March 27, 2020

Azar offers words of comfort amid coronavirus pandemic: 'There is light at the end of this tunnel'

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joined the "Fox News Rundown" podcast Friday to update the public on the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic.