“We are seeing that in places that are opening; we’re not seeing this spike in cases,” Azar said on CNN’s “State of the Union” program. “We still see spikes in some areas that are in fact close to very localized situations.”“These are very localized determinations. There should not be a one size fits all to reopening but reopen we must because it’s not health versus the economy. It’s health versus healthy,” he said, adding there were serious health consequences to not reopening.
Asked about images being broadcast from some areas of the country showing people gathering near bars and congregating close together, Azar said that was the cost of freedom. “I think in any individual instance you’re going to see people doing things that are irresponsible. That’s part of the freedom that we have here in America,” he said on CNN.
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What about Texas
BC they are NOT testing enough. No tests, no numbers. That seems to be the 'strategy'. Now, they will add 'African Americans have health issues affecting the number of dead people. Therefore, Trump is right, and deserves a 2nd. term in office? Blame whatever, except the napper.
Isn’t this the dude that suggested to CPT Bone Spurs realDonaldTrump to inject Disinfectant for dat ‘rona?!
Is he on Adderall too?
at this point i'd need a source other from this administration before i consider it credible. not when you have the atmosphere of 'lie for me or i'll fire you'
That's a lie.
That’s good to know. It’s probably gone to them other places.
This is ridiculous, it take 10-14 days for an asymptomatic person to test positive. Meanwhile they are contagious. Give this crap 2 -3 weeks and let's see how it works out. It ain't Uber till the fat lady (Michelle) sings with Barack playing the skin flute.
Tell that to Georgia.
It’s been a week numb nuts 🥜 The incubation for covid19 is 14 days
Wait a few weeks.
Look at all these replies these people want people to get sick and die it’s disgusting
Yeah, right.
As another tweeter just mentioned! If incubation of Virus is 14 days then how does he know that there has been no more infections? These people are just so dumb! How does this WH get away with falsehoods and lies everyday for re election propaganda crap!
Trump mouthpiece = just another liar. Seriously, nobody believes anything you say anymore. At all.
And do I believe anything he says? No.
A disgrace of his office and more lies from this administration! They see that by letting people re open it helps them win votes! They are not interested in Health , life, or the Virus! They want your vote with their fake news!
He's doing that OB1 Kenobi mind trick
Another lie Wyoming has more active cases at this time than it has had at any time during this pandemic.
That is good news, nor tell us how mush testing was done to prove this statement.
What about Texas?
Of course not, it's to soon to know.
And you want them to believe you!!!
Not counting isn’t the same as no cases. They’re doing that republican math again🙄
Let’s give it two weeks, shall we?
Should you have included this in your headline to prevent misinformation or nah
Another crock.... first, it's too early to tell for most areas, and second, YOU DON'T KNOW UNLESS YOU TEST. TEST. TEST.
Can't be true given the 14 day incubation time, plus the massive lack of testing.
and I'm supposed to believe someone associated with the trump administration
If they don't/can't test they have no idea how many cases the are. This is more bullshit. This 'Administration' is so very inept. And corrupt.
Lies
Health Secretary is just as incompetent as Trump apparently. TrumpLiedPeopleDied TrumpDeathToll88K
Texas just blew up it's COVID cases. So is the US health secretary cheating like Georgia?
You know if they don't test there won't be any ' infected'...
Too soon to tell .... a competent Health Secretary should know that
all are spiking, he is lying to you, look it up yourself
But they have seen a huge spike in “pneumonia related deaths & heart failure due to illness” 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ Idiots just trying to fudge up the numbers to not make Dumbass In Chief look worse
can you please qualify this headline / his statement as incorrect tho? We know this isn’t true!
Crap Model of Imperial College to scare people ! 😆
No Second Wave as per Dr Raoult ! A lot of bullshit about covid19 which can cure by using hydroxychloroquine azythromicine
Really last I checked Texas is
😂
. willingly spreading lies for racist authoritarians.
Can you hear credit being taken by those who instituted unemployment, house arrest and isolation ? Not yet ...it's coming. COVID19 ontpoli ottawa ottnews lastnormalphoto canada coronavirus introvert
Is Texas in the U.S?
Bullshit....
Call BS on that....
Omg. That is an incredibly huge lie....
Yes, if the incubation period is 14-ish days, then the fact that there are no spikes within a couple of days of opening makes sense, and also it is entirely irrelevant and misleading.
No prob coronavirus won't harm us innocent common people it harms bad,Media, politicians
What about Texas?
Tell us that in 2-3 weeks.
Liars...
Aren’t some states withholding their cases?
Take New York State out of the statistics and the last time I looked it was a different picture, one of deterioration
Viral incubation time is a thing
He’s lying
Wait for it.....
There’s a two-week lag time, geniuses. Not to mention they’re trying to fudge the numbers....
There's a 14 day incubation process for the virus. Give it a couple weeks... 🙄
They closed all the testing sites that were already restricting who was allowed to test Essential workers at the local grocery stores, pharmacies, & gas stations were DENIED TESTS REPEATEDLY CDC has to approve all tests EVEN IN THE HOSPITAL TrumpIsAsFakeAsHisHair
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Too early to declare that there is no spike in cases.
Well now Maine is opening, slowly while we keep getting new cases.
Except where it is happening....
Just wait two weeks !!!
1. Yes, there has been 2. I can't wait to see how far you'll have to backtrack on these words in 2 weeks when you won't be able to cover it up
says the man with no medical experience. It's way too early to tell Azar. Give it another month and then we will see how absolutely wrong you are!!. Things just started to open up a few days ago moron!.
Red states under test and under report too.
Check Texas
Is the fierce demeanor of Azar a long-standing behavior or just a newly imposed job requirement to prove undying loyalty to boss Trump?
Blatant lies again from the trump admin.!
Maybe Texas is not part of the Union.
Then why are all those places reporting spikes in Coronavirus?
The incubation period for corvid 19 is up to 14 days. By the time you see the results of re-opening you will have given corvid 19, a two week head start.
What a ridiculous statement when the incubation period can approach 2 weeks.
So the reopen just occurred and no spikes? How about we relook at their notes in a week or 2?
Yeah. Cause everything these assholes have said the last 2 plus months as been accurate.
'Hey, but we aren't testing either so don't quote me on that!'
That’s a lie
That’s not true, we have seen increases in multiple states that have let stay at home orders lapse. But I’m some states we have not. This isn’t a game or competition we need the honest data all of it and make decisions based on that
They know perfectly well that it's to early to be making claims such as these.
Oh really...
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Geez, has he seen what’s going on in Texas?
This is deadly, murderous lie. For example Texas has had thousands of new cases, and the new cases hit a new high today. This is a murderous lie. This is a murderous lie. This is a murderous lie. 'Massive jump in Texas COVID-19 cases' Houston Chron.
Well, that’s certainly a trustworthy source.
Bullshit
Texas anyone? Over 1800 cases in one day. IDIOTS.
Uhh nope
Riiight! You are all liess...money over lives
If he’s a Trump supporter you should not believe what he has to say.
When did Reuters become a propaganda outlet for the GOP?
US Health Secretary says FALSELY FIX YOUR HEADLINE
Trump's toadie? What about Texas?
Brought to you and paid for by the Trump University.....
Especially when the “no spike” places are refusing to share stats on testing, infections, and death. NJ is the latest.
Texas?
I dont trust anything they say at this point, might as well have the CCP in charge.
Standing next to Vp wipes away all faith that this could be true.
“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” -George Orwell
Perhaps he is giving instructions to the virus.
Sadly, I have no faith in anything this administration says :(
This is NOT true in GA! Even though they're fudging the numbers anyways! 👀
No testing. No credibility. No reason to believe.
Wisconsin opened up this past Thursday, so does that mean the incubation period has changed from 14 days to 4?
This man is a picked puppet. I don’t believe anything he says. I only evaluate experts not connected to any political party.
Didn't Texas report a big spike in cases/deaths in the past 24 hours?
Trump playbook: 1. Blame the increase in testing. 2. Blame Obama. 3. Hide statistics. 4. Manipulate statistics. 5. Call the dead, economic warriors. 6. Blame the press. 7. Call it a hoax. 8. Promise a cure. 9. Divert attention. 10. Lie your ass off.
Says falsely
more bs
Bullshit. It has nothing at all to do with “freedom”. Just a hot button word to get Trump out of the deep hole he’s dug.
Are hospital deaths associated to Wuhan virus being properly assigned? Are they convoluting all hospital deaths as Wuhan to purposely spike virus death levels?
Sounds a bit like fake news....Texas?
Give it time....
Liar. Just like his master.
International crime syndicates lie a lot.
It’s pretty early...most of the infected wouldn’t even be showing up yet.
Wait for a few more days, more spikes and death.
Why did trump refuse to release the report on opening states numbers? Azar is a liar! Carrying trumps bucket into hell for him
Texas anyone?
He's lying.
14 day incubation. Patience SecAzar . Hold up on that victory dance. NationalTrumpTwitterBlackout
Horribly irresponsible article
The Trump administration, lying as usual. WorstAdministrationEver
Lying again!!
Just barely opened...wait another 10-14 days and have a look.
I choose not to believe the US Health Secretary because I value my life more than his honesty, or lack thereof. I will just watch those who couldn’t wait, and see how it plays out. Thank you.
I’m sure that statement will age well
Making a determination that quickly? Perhaps you should look into a new line of work. Why does this government have so many ignorant people?
Will know in 2 weeks
North Carolina had its highest reported cases ever on Saturday close to a thousand if not even more... you lie.
TEXAS
Since people are aware of the virus, they’re going to be a lot more careful as they return to work. New York has it by far the worst though; if not for NY City alone, the USA’s per capita number of cases would be among the lowest in the world. As it stands US is far from worst.
Increased number in Texas is due to the increased number of testing. Facts that CNN conveniently leaves out
Texas Come on.
Bullshit
The truth will be seen in about 14 days
Complete and utter bullshit!
Yeah, right. Step two in trying to change the narrative...lie about the numbers.
Have you LOOKED at Texas numbers? Or is it just easier to write what the administration wants us to believe? Because the numbers will tell you differently. Again, if you want to do the research. Texas, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Georgia.
Two to three weeks will give a better indication.
Why don’t I believe these clowns?
That's Bull Shit, the virus is spiking in southern Florida and it's an easy prediction that it will spike in Georgia as well. Just remember hon, stay connected, get infected!
He’s ignoring that there is a 3 week delay.
I think here in AZ we would beg to differ. 25thAmendmentNow 25thAmendmentBeforeWeAllDie KeepFauci
You go ahead and go out and about like everything is fine. I’ll try be home until there is a vaccine and some months more
GovRonDeSantis can't provide reliable testing so ....
My god the lies and disinformation are from every single person in this administration... It’s too soon to tell, and DeSantis, for one, is officially hiding the data. We know he’s doing this. Florida’s data is garbage.
Just soooo EXHAUSTED by all of the twisted truth and LIES! This is where we are at today?
Your statement is 100% false and you know it. I call you out: liar, liar, pants on fire...
Yeah that is an outright lie. I live in Texas. In the two weeks since we have even partially opened, our CV cases have been at their highest levels in just the last 3-5 days. Let’s not live in denial, opening things up will and is causing a spike in the numbers.
Alex Azar said, 'I think in any individual instance you're going to see people doing things that are irresponsible. That's part of the freedom that we have here in America,' It’s not ok to break the law. You’ve been hanging out with Trump too much.
Even if there is a spike it’s time to move on.
Demonstrably false in 10 major US cities. COVID19 COVIDIOTS
Liar.
Well, just not yet. Give it another 2 to 3 weeks and u will hv more ppk dying
but no one believes him
Isn’t Texas such a place? They just had a spike.
It seems as though nothing has been opened up long enough to determine a 'spike'. For him to declare this now seems irresponsible and does not inspire confidence in his words. Basic logic, and math, seem absent from the equation.
Texas:
This is a blatant lie. Texas is spiking!
he lies like Trump, whaddya gonna do?
Yeah....and bears don’t shit in the woods... DonaldTrumpIsRuiningOurCountry TrumpLiesAmericansDie TrumpIsALaughingStock TrumpVirus TrumpDeathToll81K
COVID-19 made me realize how many people simply prefer to be subjugated by a heavy handed government. Increase restrictions, decrease freedom, & suddenly they see the light the end of the tunnel. Considering the strength and size of the US Gov., you just may get your wish.
Shall I dig up more for you?
Liar.
Lol sure
Ask Des Moines, Iowa about that “fact”
Any good reporter worth his salt can easily debunk this notion with data.
Trumplies as do his cronies ...
And there is it. Score!
Florida won’t report their numbers. You need at least 14 days for an incubation period for this virus. Many states just reopened yesterday. This Health Secretary is incompetent, ignorant & should be fired. Just another 45 sycophant.
The U.S. Health Secretary lies. Just take a look at Texas.
That's not what they're saying In Texas ... you can't believe Trumpsters all they do is lie.
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