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

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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus not expected to hit China energy purchases under trade deal: U.S. energy secretary

U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said on Thursday he does not expect the co...