Sen. Lamar Alexander To Chair COVID-19 Hearing Remotely

Senator Alexander will lead a Senate hearing on the coronavirus pandemic remotely from Tennessee after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19. Despite testing negative, Alexander is self-quarantining. The hearing will include remote testimonies from key health officials like FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, CDC Director Robert Redfield, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who are also quarantining. The White House has approved a one-time exception for remote participation.

Why did Senator Alexander decide to self-quarantine?

• He traveled to a high-risk area.

• He was exposed to a large crowd.

• A staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

• He tested positive for COVID-19.

Who will lead the Senate hearing on health education, labor, and pensions?

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Stephen Hahn

• Senator Alexander

• Robert Redfield

Which health official is known as the country's leading expert on infectious diseases?

• Brett Gerua

• Robert Redfield

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Stephen Hahn

Who is the assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Stephen Hahn

• Brett Gerua

• Robert Redfield

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

What unusual measure did the Trump administration approve for the hearing?

• Conducting the hearing outdoors

• Allowing witnesses to testify remotely

• Postponing the hearing

• Cancelling the hearing