U.S. Health Secretary Says at Least 40 Labs Can Currently Test for Coronavirus

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Why a face mask isn't your best defense against coronavirus

Why a face mask isn't your best defense against coronavirus

US may use Defense Production Act to boost supplies of coronavirus protective gear

The Trump administration is considering using special executive powers to ramp up U.S. production of protective face masks and clothing to combat the domestic spread of coronavirus.

Exclusive: Defense Department Expects Coronavirus Will 'Likely' Become Global Pandemic in 30 Days As Trump Strikes Serious Tone

A senior Pentagon official told Newsweek the DoD is concerned that service members returning home could "inadvertently" spread the virus to the U.S.

HHS Secretary Azar says new coronavirus case appears in Chicago

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Sunday that a new case of the coronavirus appeared in Chicago overnight, marking the latest spread of the outbreak in the United States.

HHS Secretary Azar criticizes politicization of novel coronavirus: 'It's unnecessary'

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar appeared on ABC's "This Week."

Health secretary investigating allegations by coronavirus whistleblower

The HHS chief says he's "aggressively looking" to determine whether there is "validity" to concerns raised by a whistleblower about possible exposure.

Secretary Alex Azar says HHS is 'ramping up' testing for coronavirus

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar appeared on ABC's "This Week."

Health Secretary Alex Azar defends coronavirus response: We are working to keep new cases low

A new study suggests coronavirus was spreading undetected in Washington state for six weeks.

The best defense against coronavirus is calm fact-based leadership free of partisan politics

Coronavirus concerns spread to diplomacy defense

Sen. Kennedy Grills Acting DHS Secretary: Americans Deserve Answers On Coronavirus And I'm Not Getting Them From You

First Australia Defense Secretary Brunei Visit Puts Bilateral Security Ties in Focus

HHS Secretary Azar Warns Coronavirus Risk Could 'Change Quickly' Says 'Prepare for the Worst Hope for the Best'

While Vice President Mike Pence said the risk to the American people was "low," Azar said the "degree of risk has the potential to change quickly."

Qatar cancels defense exhibition as coronavirus spreads in Gulf

Qatar’s Dimdex defense exhibition due to be held this month has been cancelled as the

Fed Chair Powell Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and G-7 finance ministers release statement on coronavirus

"G-7 finance ministers are ready to take actions, including fiscal measures where appropriate, to aid in the response to the virus and support the economy," the statement read.

China Defense Minister Discusses Coronavirus With U.S.

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Qatar cancels major defense trade conference as coronavirus fears spread

Qatar announced March 3 that's its biennial maritime trade show would be cancelled as coronavirus fears spread.

Portugal grouped with France in Nations League title defense

Portugal will play world champion France at the start of its defense of the Nations League in the second edition of the UEFA tournament.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper Chinese minister confer on continuing 'cooperation and dialogue'

After a delay of nearly two years, the White House recently moved ahead with the nomination of conservative filmmaker Michael Pack to head the U.S. government’s information operations system, a system that is in dire need of upgrade and reform.

Defense Ministry to take action if coronavirus increases in Israel

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett held a special meeting on Thursday and discussed what would happen should coronavirus hits Israel on a massive scale.

Juniper Cobra Missile Defense drill cancelled over coronavirus

Thousands of US and Israeli troops were set to participate in the exercise.

Coronavirus: Union Home Secretary reviews screening procedure at entry points on land borders

New Delhi [India], Mar 5 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the screening procedure for passengers arriving in India from the neighboring countries through land borders and urged all the officials to ensure round the clock deployment of doctors at the entry points amid coronavirus concerns, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.