"President Donald Trump has said federal coronavirus guidelines such as social distancing will be extended across the US until at least 30 April.
..."The highest point of the death rate is likely to hit in two weeks," Mr Trump said.
He appeared to be referring to peak infection rates that experts fear could overwhelm hospitals.
White House medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci had earlier warned that the virus could kill up to 200,000 Americans.
Dr Fauci said that it was "entirely conceivable" that millions of Americans could eventually be infected.
...The US last week became the country with the most reported cases, ahead of Italy and China.
...Speaking during the White House coronavirus briefing on Sunday, Mr Trump called social distancing measures "the way you win", adding that the US "will be well on our way to recovery" by June.
..."What matters to me is that we have a victory over this thing as soon as possible" he said.
...Nationwide measures mean citizens must continue to avoid non-essential travel, going to work, and eating at restaurants or bars. Gatherings are limited to groups of under 10 people.
But stricter restrictions apply to millions in some of the worst-hit states.
...The availability of ventilators is a major concern among health professionals as demand has surged. A number of states have warned that they will soon not have enough to treat patients suffering from Covid-19.
...in the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that about 20,000 former NHS staff had returned to work to help the fight against coronavirus
...The price of oil has sunk to levels not seen since 2002 as demand for crude collapses
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..."The highest point of the death rate is likely to hit in two weeks," Mr Trump said.
He appeared to be referring to peak infection rates that experts fear could overwhelm hospitals.
White House medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci had earlier warned that the virus could kill up to 200,000 Americans.
Dr Fauci said that it was "entirely conceivable" that millions of Americans could eventually be infected.
...The US last week became the country with the most reported cases, ahead of Italy and China.
...Speaking during the White House coronavirus briefing on Sunday, Mr Trump called social distancing measures "the way you win", adding that the US "will be well on our way to recovery" by June.
..."What matters to me is that we have a victory over this thing as soon as possible" he said.
...Nationwide measures mean citizens must continue to avoid non-essential travel, going to work, and eating at restaurants or bars. Gatherings are limited to groups of under 10 people.
But stricter restrictions apply to millions in some of the worst-hit states.
...The availability of ventilators is a major concern among health professionals as demand has surged. A number of states have warned that they will soon not have enough to treat patients suffering from Covid-19.
...in the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that about 20,000 former NHS staff had returned to work to help the fight against coronavirus
...The price of oil has sunk to levels not seen since 2002 as demand for crude collapses
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52087113
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