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Federal officials tell China: Let U.S. health workers enter to help respond to coronavirus

“We’re urging China: More cooperation and transparency are the most important steps you can take for a more effective response,” health secretary Alex Azar said.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar (center) speaks about the federal government's response to a virus outbreak originating in China. He is flanked by NIAID Director Anthony Fauci (left) and CDC Director Robert Redfield.

WASHINGTON — Federal officials on Tuesday called for a team of Americans to be allowed to enter China and assist with the local response to the novel coronavirus outbreak there, an offer that U.S. officials say the Chinese government has not yet authorized since it was first extended three weeks ago.

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