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White House Calls for No Social Gatherings in US of More than 10 People

Steve Herman

   WHITE HOUSE - The White House is recommending people in the United
   States avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people for at least the
   next 15 days.

   Commenting on the new guidance from his administration's coronavirus
   task force, President Donald Trump said Americans should school at
   home, avoid traveling, and not patronize bars and restaurants.

   "As we combat the virus, each and every one of us has a critical role
   to play in stopping the spread and transmission of the virus," said the
   president, leading a nearly one-hour long briefing for reporters.

   He denied a nationwide curfew is under consideration.

   Asked how long the virus crisis would last, Trump predicted it would be
   until July or August or possibly longer.

   "It could be right in that period of time where '¦ it washes through,"
   Trump said.

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