Deborah Birx

Fox News Flash July 22, 2022

Dr. Deborah Birx says she 'knew' COVID vaccines would not 'protect against infection'

Former White House COVID response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx discussed President Biden’s breakthrough COVID infection and vaccines' effectiveness on "Your World."

Media April 28, 2022

'The View' gives Fauci a pass over coronavirus comments, claims he was 'hero' of the pandemic

"The View" co-hosts gave Dr. Anthony Fauci a pass after he had to clarify comments he made about the state of the coronavirus pandemic.

Anthony Fauci December 17, 2021

Retiring NIH director says he was never pressured to fire Fauci, slams Atlas over herd immunity

Retiring National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins told Fox News on Friday that he was never asked to fire his nationally-recognized subordinate Anthony Fauci, despite the NIAID director's frequent clashes with Trump administration officials over federal coronavirus mitigation policy.

Coronavirus June 15, 2021

Sen. Johnson, suspended by YouTube for HCQ content, says early treatment of COVID could've saved thousands

Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., sounded off Monday on "The Ingraham Angle" after Google-owned YouTube handed down a suspension of his account because he posted a video that contained information about Hydroxychloroquine, a relatively cheap prescription medication used to fight malaria and lupus.

Fox News Flash March 31, 2021

Dr. Scott Atlas blasts 'despicable' Birx and Fauci 'trying to overtly rewrite history' on coronavirus, Trump

Dr. Scott Atlas, a member of former President Trump's coronavirus task force, blasted his ex-colleagues Drs. Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx, after they went on CNN and tried to 'rewrite history'

POLITICS March 29, 2021

Trump accuses Fauci, Birx of 'trying to reinvent history' on COVID-19 response

Former President Donald Trump slammed Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx on Monday, accusing the infectious disease experts of “trying to reinvent history” in televised interviews detailing their roles in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus March 11, 2021

Coronavirus declared global pandemic one year ago: 'Together, we will endure'

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, setting off a historic effort to fight against the respiratory illness that so far has killed over 2.6 million people worldwide.

Fox News Flash January 27, 2021

Dr. Scott Atlas fires back at Birx over 'bizarre' claim he gave Trump 'parallel data streams' on COVID

Former White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Scott Atlas joined "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday to respond to former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx's claim that he provided former President Trump with "parallel data streams" about the pandemic. 

Coronavirus January 25, 2021

Former surgeon general defends Fauci, Birx for staying on Trump coronavirus task force

Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams defended Trump administration coronavirus task force members Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx over criticism that they should have quit working for former President Donald Trump.

2020 Year In Review December 23, 2020

America locked down: 2020's most controversial coronavirus-era restrictions

As the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation this spring, state and local governments were tasked with devising restrictions and regulations to help protect their residents as scientists worked tirelessly to create a vaccine. 

Deborah Birx December 22, 2020

White House coronavirus response coordinator Birx plans to retire after travel backlash

White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said she is looking to retire, though she did not nail down a timeline.

Deborah Birx December 21, 2020

Dr. Birx defends herself over post-Thanksgiving trip during pandemic pushback

Dr. Deborah Birx, one of the White House's top coronavirus advisers, defended herself Monday as she faced scrutiny for traveling to a vacation property in Delaware with others after Thanksgiving.

Deborah Birx December 20, 2020

Birx traveled to Delaware vacation property with family after warning of holiday gatherings

The day after Thanksgiving, Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households. Birx, her husband Paige Reffe, a daughter, son-in-law and two young grandchildren were present. 

Saturday Night Live December 13, 2020

'SNL' cold open shows Fauci, Birx explaining coronavirus vaccine rollout

“Saturday Night Live” opened this weekend's show with an interview between CNN’s Wolf Blitzer (played by cast member Beck Bennett) and the “American Gothic” of the pandemic: White House coronavirus task force members Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx (Kate McKinnon and Heidi Gardner).

Deborah Birx December 10, 2020

Trump coronavirus official Birx seeks to join Fauci in Biden administration

White House coronavirus task force official Dr. Deborah Birx is reportedly looking to join National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci in President-elect Joe Biden's administration.

UNITED NATIONS December 3, 2020

UN leaders meet with WH officials about coronavirus response following de Blasio snub

Many U.N. staffers and delegates call New York City their home.

Coronavirus August 31, 2020

Dr. Deborah Birx ‘hopeful’ for coronavirus vaccine, but says, ‘wear a mask’

White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on Sunday said that while she’s “hopeful” for a  vaccine, she’s also convinced that the spread of COVID-19 can be stopped through mask-wearing and social distancing.

Coronavirus August 21, 2020

Birx says ‘revolutionary’ coronavirus data system underway, expects CDC to regain control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may once again collect coronavirus-related hospital data, one White House official said.

Coronavirus August 5, 2020

Potential COVID-19 vaccine would protect obese adults less

Scientists suspect that a potential COVID-19 vaccine would be less effective for overweight adults.

Nancy Pelosi August 3, 2020

Guy Benson slams 'slimeball' Pelosi over criticism of Dr. Birx, calls speaker 'nasty piece of work'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., showed herself to be a “slimeball politician” by her attacks on White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx’s character, Fox News Radio host Guy Benson said on “The Guy Benson Show.”

Deborah Birx August 3, 2020

Gowdy calls on Pelosi to apologize to Dr. Birx after Speaker says she has no confidence in WH task force head

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., must apologize to White House coronavirus task force leader Dr. Deborah Birx, former House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy told "The Daily Briefing" Monday.

Fox News Flash July 30, 2020

Dr. Birx: Randomized trials show benefit for remdesivir, but not hydroxychloroquine

Randomized controlled trials are now showing a benefit for the antiviral drug remdesivir against the COVID-19 virus, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx stated Thursday.

Deborah Birx July 24, 2020

Dr. Birx says US facing 'essentially three New Yorks' with coronavirus cases rising

Dr. Deborah Birx indicated on Friday that the nation was struggling in its fight against the coronavirus, suggesting that some states had become hotspots like New York previously was.

Coronavirus July 24, 2020

As coronavirus cases surge, Dr. Birx warns that 11 cities need to take 'aggressive' action

Eleven major cities need to take “aggressive” steps to mitigate outbreaks of coronavirus, Dr. Deborah Birx warned.

Donald Trump July 22, 2020

Trump volunteers to take coronavirus vaccine 'first' or 'last,' defends Birx in interview with Dr. Marc Siegel

President Trump told Fox News medical contributor Marc Siegel on Wednesday that he's in an impossible situation regarding whether he should be the first to take a coronavirus vaccine.

Fox News Flash July 8, 2020

Rep. Biggs on COVID-19: If people are relying solely on Fauci and Birx, that’s 'a problem'

Relying solely on the expertise of White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci is a "problem," Arizona Republican Congressman Andy Biggs said Wednesday.

Meghan McCain July 1, 2020

Meghan McCain says she doesn't trust Dr. Fauci as much as she used to

"The View" co-host Meghan McCain expressed frustration on Wednesday that Drs. Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx didn't do more to warn about the danger of mass protests spreading the coronavirus.

Fox News Flash June 12, 2020

Kudlow: There is no 'second spike' in COVID-19 cases, not going to shut down economy

White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow reported Friday that U.S. health experts told him there is no second spike of the coronavirus, but that certain spots are seeing a "jump up." 

Coronavirus May 24, 2020

Dr. Birx: 'Critically important' that people wear masks as states reopen amid higher than expected death tolls

White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx warned that even though states are beginning to reopen, with some beaches being made available to the public over Memorial Day weekend, that people must still maintain social distancing precautions and wear masks where appropriate.

Deborah Birx May 23, 2020

Dr. Birx asking CDC to investigate 3 coronavirus hotspots: LA, Chicago, DC

Three major U.S. cities remain persistent hotspots for coronavirus -- even amid stay-at-home restrictions -- so White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said Friday she's asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to find out why.