Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks during an event with President Donald Trump to sign executive orders on lowering drug prices, in the South Court Auditorium in the White House complex, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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UPDATED 12:05 PM PT — Sunday, July 26, 2020
According to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, proper social distancing is key to reopening the economy. The health official has encouraged Americans to wear face masks to avoid further shutdowns.
Azar expressed that the most important thing citizens have to do right now is act responsibly as individuals. He warned there will be consequences if people don’t wear masks.
He also outlined various ways residents can prevent the pandemic from worsening.
“It’s not about projections so much as what are we doing about it, which is: we need to wear face coverings. We need to practice social distancing, good personal hygiene, and in our hot zones, close our bars, restrict our indoor dining, restrict our home gatherings. We know this works.” – Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary
He also stated the decision on whether or not to reopen schools should be left up to independent communities at a local level.
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