Azar warns ‘medically fragile’ Americans against large gatherings — but stays mum on Trump rallies

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The HHS secretary was asked whether it was wise for the president’s reelection effort to proceed with its plans given the administration’s guidance.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday warned “medically fragile” Americans to avoid flights, cruises and large gatherings — but stopped short of telling them to skip a rally with President Donald Trump.

Pressed further on why the Trump campaign would hold a rally given the grave nature of the public health risks posed by the coronavirus, Azar sought to elaborate further upon the government’s recommendations. Although the president on Monday evening told reporters during a White House news conference that he would propose a payroll tax cut and paid leave for hourly employees unable to work due to the coronavirus, Trump has seemingly disregarded some personal preventative measures meant to counter the outbreak.

Asked on Tuesday whether he would advise his parents to attend a political rally amid the coronavirus outbreak, Azar said that he did not want “to get into making this a political issue,” but added that he “would encourage any individual who is elderly or is medically fragile to think long and hard about going into any large gathering that would involve close quarters and potential spread.”

 

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