HHS’ Azar Urges Caution Over Next Several Weeks: ‘I Want You To Be There To Get These Vaccines’
The United States is nearing 300,000 deaths due to COVID-19, and the country is expected to begin its first vaccine doses on Monday. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar is urging Americans to still be…
The United States is nearing 300,000 deaths due to COVID-19, and the country is expected to begin its first vaccine doses on Monday.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar is urging Americans to still be careful over the next several weeks, even as the U.S. begins COVID-19 vaccination.
“While it is a historic and happy day, in terms of the hope, it’s also a call to action,” Azar said during Monday’s “Today” show interview, adding that the U.S. is in a “bridging period.”
He continued in his plea to Americans, “You’ve got to act responsibly,” urging people to wash their hands, socially distance, and wear a face covering.
“We’ve got these vaccines coming to you. I want you to be there to get these vaccines! I want you to be there!”
“Please be careful over the next several weeks,” Azar added. “Be very careful.”
Watch Azar’s comments below:
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield offered a statement over the weekend after giving the final go-ahead on Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine.
He said, “Initial COVID-19 vaccination is set to start as early as Monday, and this is the next step in our efforts to protect Americans, reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and help restore some normalcy to our lives and our country.”