Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15 days, including limiting gatherings to 10 people and avoiding dining in public spaces.

The 3 p.m. press conference focused on how telling Americans how they can help “flatten the curve” of the virus, so the nation can “turn the corner.”

In the guidelines issued today, Americans are highly advised to:

• Limit gatherings to 10 people or less, including in-home gatherings
• Avoid eating or drinking in restaurants, bars, or public food courts, use drive-thrus, pick-up, and delivery services
• Avoid discretionary travel – shopping trips and social visits
• Do not visit nursing homes, long-term health care, or retirement facilities
• Wash your hands
• Don’t touch your face
• Sneeze or cough into a tissue or inside of your elbow
• Disinfect used items and surfaces frequently

However, Trump cautioned that everyone may feel the effects of COVID-19 into July and August. Also, the President didn’t want to focus on the possibility of a recession at this time. He believes the markets will rebound once the virus abates.

“I think you’re going to see a tremendous, tremendous surge,” Trump said about the markets.

While the White House isn’t instituting a nationwide quarantine presently, Trump did make it clear that “hot spots” could potentially be placed under quarantine. Currently, the New Rochelle is considered a “containment zone” not a quarantined city.

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, added that anyone who is sick should stay home. Also, if anyone in a home is diagnosed with COVID-19, the entire house should quarantine in the home to prevent spread.

“We really want people to be separated at this time,” Birx stated. She also addressed millennials directly because changes in their behaviors could significantly affect the course of the virus. Millennials are connected to each other and can spread information across platforms.