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No spike in coronavirus in places reopening, U.S. health secretary says
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar speaks during a news briefing on the administration’s response to the coronavirus at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Authorities are not seeing spikes in coronavirus cases in places that are reopening but are seeing …
Commerce secretary tightens restrictions on military technology exports
The Commerce Department announced Monday that it is tightening export controls on technology that could have military uses, citing countries like China and Russia. “It is important to consider the ramifications of doing business with countries that have histories of diverting goods purchased from U.S. companies for military applications,” Commerce Secretary Wilbur RossWilbur Louis RossTrump …
Trump denies he is about to fire Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar
In a tweet, Trump said that “Reports that H.H.S. Secretary @AlexAzar is going to be ‘fired’ by me” are false. The President accused the media of being “…desperate to create the perception of chaos & havoc in the minds of the public. They never even called to ask. Alex is doing an excellent job!” Azar …
Alex Azar: White House officials are discussing plans to replace Health and Human Services secretary
Any move to replace Azar would be contingent on President Donald Trump deciding to move forward. The official stressed that nothing is imminent, but there are discussions underway at the White House about replacing Azar. In a statement Saturday night, deputy White House secretary Judd Deere said, “The Department of Health and Human Services, under …
Acting Navy secretary resigns over handling of virus-stricken aircraft carrier
Army Undersecretary James McPherson will be tapped to temporarily lead the Navy Department, Esper said. McPherson was confirmed to be the Army’s No. 2 on March 23, a little more than two weeks ago. In his resignation letter, a copy of which was obtained by POLITICO, Modly thanked Esper and President Donald Trump for their …
Navy secretary apologizes for calling Capt. Crozier ‘stupid’
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly apologized on Monday for blasting canned aircraft carrier Capt. Brett Crozier as “too naive or too stupid” to command a ship. “Let me be clear, I do not think Captain Brett Crozier is naive nor stupid,” Modly wrote. “I think, and always believed him to be the opposite.” Modly’s about-face …
Coronavirus: ‘Unbelievable’ people are breaking lockdown rules, says health secretary | UK News
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has criticised sunbathers for breaking lockdown rules and warned those ignoring the advice to stay home that they are putting people’s lives at risk. Following the emergence of photographs and footage of people enjoying the sunshine during the warmest weekend of the last six months, Mr Hancock insisted sunbathing is not …
Coronavirus live updates: Boris Johnson tests positive, as does Health Secretary Matt Hancock, U.S. leads the world in covid-19 cases after passing China
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Taking to Twitter on Friday, Johnson wrote: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via videoconference as we fight …
Fabio Wajngarten, Brazilian president’s press secretary, tests positive for coronavirus.
It comes just days after Wajngarten met US President Donald Trump in Florida. Trump was in close physical proximity with the Wajngarten Saturday night, two people familiar tell CNN. The Brazilian press secretary attended the dinner Trump hosted at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, took a photo with the US President and later stood feet …
Coronavirus response defended by Health Secretary Alex Azar
Health Secretary Alex Azar defended the Trump administration’s response to the novel coronavirus, saying his department is “working to keep” the number of new cases “low.” Speaking on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Azar said he is personally involved in examining allegations raised by a whistleblower who claims agency employees who helped quarantined American evacuees …
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