Two leading voices on health problems in the US express skepticism about Russian President Valdimir Putin’s claim that his country was the first to develop a safe and effective vaccine for coronavirus. Putin’s remarks on Tuesday raised immediate doubts about the science and security behind the proposed performance. Dr Anthony …
Read More »Fauci, Azar casts doubt on Putin’s coronavirus vaccine preference
Two leading voices on health issues in the US are skeptical about Russian President Valdimir Putin’s claim that his country was the first to develop a safe and effective vaccine for coronavirus. Putin’s remarks on Tuesday raised immediate doubts about the science and security behind the proposed performance. Dr Anthony …
Read More »HHS Secretary Alex Azar visits Taiwan at the highest level by US officials in decades
Taipei, Taiwan U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday during a high-level visit by a U.S. Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei in 1979, when the US recognized China. Beijing has protested Azar’s …
Read More »Health Secretary says US would only share coronavirus vaccine once ‘Americans’ needs’ are met
The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Trump administration health secretary Alex Azar said today that any U.S.-developed coronavirus vaccine would be shared with the rest of the world – but only after the needs of …
Read More »HHS Secretary Alex Azar in Taiwan for trip that angered China
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday as part of a trip that has caused disgrace in China. The nation’s top official is leading a delegation to support Taiwan’s international role in combating the coronavirus pandemic and strengthening ties between the US and the …
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