US President Donald Trump has told Americans to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people - and warned there are now just 15 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Speaking at a White House press briefing, he also said that young people need to play their part as they could end up spreading theOther measures include asking people to stop eating in bars and restaurants, and for parents to teach children at home rather than send them to school, asThe new advice from the White House on coronavirus measures
Mr Trump also announced that a vaccine candidate is now part of a clinical trial in the US, suppressing worries that the end to the pandemic seems to be nowhere in sight.55 people in the UK have died after contracting COVID-19 French President Emmanuel Macron has announced Europe's borders will close at lunchtime tomorrow for 30 daysThe commander in chief encouraged the US to come together"as one nation" during the outbreak, adding there will be a celebration once it is over.
He also acknowledged that the virus could now send the US economy into recession, while reassuring airlines that they will get the support from the White House that they need to get in the skies once again.
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