Why it matters: The tougher guidelines, which will be in place for at least a 15-day period, come as the number of reported cases in the U.S. has surpassed 4,000. President Trump said the changes to everyday life as a result of the crisis could be the “new normal” in the U.S. until July or August.
Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus coordinator, recommended the following measures during a press briefing on Monday:
- If someone within your household is infected with the virus, everyone else within the home should also self-quarantine.
- Avoid nonessential travel.
- Avoid eating or drinking in bars and public food courts. Continue reading.