By Quint Forgey

Francis Collins lamented that commonsense mitigation measures had become politicized.

Francis Collins lamented that commonsense mitigation measures had become politicized.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

“We certainly are not wanting to wait back and just let people get infected,” he said.

“We certainly are not wanting to wait back and just let people get infected,” he said.

Alex Azar’s remarks come as three vaccine candidates have entered late-stage Phase 3 clinical trials.

“We certainly are not wanting to wait back and just let people get infected,” he said.

Meanwhile, the White House press secretary insisted the U.S. is “at a place where we can handle the cases that we’re seeing.