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Health Jan 12

WATCH: U.S. shifts to speed COVID-19 vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses

By Zeke Miller, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Health Dec 21

WATCH: HHS Secretary Azar says 7.9 million vaccine doses being distributed in U.S. this week

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar sounded an optimistic note as distribution of the Pfizer and Modern vaccines are being ramped up across the United States this week.

By Associated Press

Health Dec 14

WATCH: HHS holds kickoff event for COVID-19 vaccine

Officials said health care workers along with nursing home residents will be first in line for vaccination, with others to follow in the coming weeks and months.

By Associated Press

Health Dec 08

Watch 8:33
Britain rolls out a vaccine, but what will distribution look like in the U.S.?

The first shots of a COVID vaccine in Britain Tuesday delivered new hope around the world. Officials in the U.S. want to begin rolling out a vaccine in the coming weeks. But there are many concerns about getting the vaccine…

Politics Nov 24

Azar says HHS now working on Biden transition

Azar said his department will provide briefings with Biden’s team to ensure they’re getting information that they feel they need that is consistent with the law and past practice.

By Associated Press

Oct 02

WATCH: HHS Secretary Azar testifies about COVID-19 and possible political interference

By Laura Santhanam

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has come under renewed scrutiny for attempts to influence official guidance, reportedly over the objections of government scientists.

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Aug 19

Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Public health officials have been worried that vaccination rates would fall because doctors' offices were closed by the pandemic. The authorization allows state-licensed pharmacies to administer childhood vaccines without a doctor's prescription.

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Aug 10

Alex Azar visit to Taiwan adds to mounting U.S.-China tension

By Associated Press

From the South China Sea to TikTok, Hong Kong and trade, China and the U.S. find themselves at loggerheads just three months ahead of the American presidential election.

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Jun 28

U.S. health secretary warns ‘window is closing’ to curb the coronavirus

By Associated Press

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is stressing that “the window is closing” for the U.S. to take action to effectively curb the coronavirus.

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May 18

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U.S.-China tensions take center stage at WHO summit

The World Health Organization hosted its annual summit Monday. This year, the meeting was intended to enable world leaders to coordinate their responses to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the session was dominated by ongoing tensions between the…

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