Jerome Adams

Coronavirus October 6, 2023

Former surgeon general mocks Aaron Rodgers' injury, praises Travis Kelce's vaccine stance in deleted X post

Travis Kelce and Aaron Rodgers are in a "vax war," as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end called it, and a former surgeon general dropped a bomb.

Coronavirus January 4, 2022

CDC doubles down on isolation guidelines after criticism, says people can take a test if they have 'access'

The CDC updated its guidance around isolation on Tuesday, declining to add a clear testing recommendation while saying that people can take a test if they have “access” and “want to.”

Jerome Adams November 24, 2021

Trump's surgeon general: US needs to fight antimicrobial resistance to prevent next pandemic

Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, is calling for action to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Jerome Adams November 3, 2021

Trump surgeon general speaks out on vaccinating kids

Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, said Wednesday that he will definitely be getting his 11-year-old daughter vaccinated against COVID-19 as the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.

Fox News Flash July 20, 2021

Former surgeon general says Republicans 'support' vaccines, but 'want transparency'

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams told “America Reports” Tuesday that Republicans “support” coronavirus vaccinations, but the party just wants “transparency.”

Coronavirus January 25, 2021

Former surgeon general defends Fauci, Birx for staying on Trump coronavirus task force

Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams defended Trump administration coronavirus task force members Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx over criticism that they should have quit working for former President Donald Trump.

Jerome Adams January 20, 2021

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams pens farewell message: 'This has been the honor of my life'

The outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Wednesday penned a heartfelt farewell message to the American people he has served for the past three and a half years, writing that serving in the role "has been the honor of [his] life." 

Coronavirus December 31, 2020

Surgeon general makes personal COVID-19 plea as wife enters hospital for cancer treatment complications

Surgeon General Jerome Adams made a personal plea for Americans to listen to COVID-19 restrictions Thursday as his wife is admitted to a hospital due to cancer treatment complications. 

Coronavirus December 31, 2020

UK coronavirus variant in US underscores need for mitigation measures, top health experts say

Following news that the U.K. coronavirus strain has now been detected in California and Colorado, top health experts are stressing the need for mitigation measures to prevent virus spread.

Coronavirus December 20, 2020

Coronavirus mutation not vaccine-resistant, current, future surgeon generals believe

The surgeons general were in lockstep in their beliefs, urging calm and patience as vaccine distribution continues.

Jerome Adams December 14, 2020

Surgeon general says coronavirus vaccine rollout is 'beginning of the end'

Following mass deliveries of the first coronavirus vaccine doses, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "FOX & Friends" that Monday marked "the beginning of the end" to the pandemic. 

Coronavirus November 29, 2020

Fauci: 'Close the bars, keep the schools open' to mitigate community spread

The health officials have found themselves in lock-step on messaging, trying to stress the dangers of the virus, even in the absence of symptoms.

Jerome Adams November 27, 2020

Surgeon General Jerome Adams tweets about his ailing wife and mother, thanks health workers

In a heartfelt Twitter message on Thanksgiving, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams disclosed that his wife, Lacey, and his mother were both recently hospitalized -- and thanked everyone who “kept a hospital bed open” for his loved ones by following coronavirus precautions.

Coronavirus November 3, 2020

US surgeon general pleads not guilty to Hawaii coronavirus citation

A lawyer for U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams pleaded not guilty Monday on behalf of the official who was cited by Honolulu police for being in a closed park during a trip to help Hawaii cope with a spike in coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus October 21, 2020

Surgeon General Jerome Adams to fight Hawaii citation for breaking COVID guidelines

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will fight a misdemeanor charge in Hawaii after he allegedly broke COVID-19 guidelines while visiting the state to help it deal with a coronavirus outbreak.

Jerome Adams October 6, 2020

Surgeon General Adams cited for violating COVID-19 guidelines in Hawaii while helping with virus spike

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams received a citation while in Hawaii in August for allegedly violating coronavirus-related policies, according to a criminal complaint filed in court.

Coronavirus October 5, 2020

US surgeon general issues reminder about how CDC defines 'close contact'

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a reminder Monday about what federal health officials define as being in "close contact" with someone infected with COVID-19, citing continued confusion over the topic.

Fox News Flash July 20, 2020

Surgeon General Jerome Adams sides with Trump on opposing national coronavirus mask mandate

Surgeon General Jerome Adams told Fox News on Monday that he supported President Trump's opposition to a nationwide mask-wearing mandate amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Fox News Flash July 3, 2020

Kilmeade rips Fauci as COVID cases rise in parts of US: 'How much more sacrifice do we have to make?'

"The Five" co-host Brian Kilmeade said Friday that White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci is ignoring the sacrifices made by Americans during the pandemic when he discusses the spike in cases across parts of the U.S.

Jerome Adams June 14, 2020

Surgeon General Jerome Adams says wearing coronavirus masks will give Americans 'more freedom'

Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday encouraged people to wear a mask to stop the spread of the coronavirus — saying the face coverings don’t infringe on Americans’ “freedom” and will help to get the economy up and running.

Jerome Adams June 11, 2020

Surgeon General Jerome Adams on George Floyd: 'That could have been me'

In a new interview, Surgeon General Jerome Adams drew parallels between himself and George Floyd, whose death while in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests across the nation and globe.

Media April 10, 2020

PBS's Yamiche Alcindor mocked for confronting surgeon general over 'offensive' remarks appealing to minority groups

PBS White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor was ridiculed after a bizarre exchange with Surgeon General Jerome Adams over his appeal to minority groups to stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Fox News Flash March 31, 2020

Surgeon general: Data doesn't back up wearing masks in public amid coronavirus pandemic

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said on “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday that “the data doesn't show” that wearing masks helps people during the coronavirus pandemic.