U.S. Tells Older Adults to Stay Home, All Ages to Avoid Crowds

The White House on Monday issued guidelines and guidance for Americans to follow over the next 15 days to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, reports the Associated Press . President Trump urged all older Americans to stay home, while people of all ages should avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants. In seniors and people with existing health problems, the virus can cause severe illness, including pneumonia. To this end, Trump added, Americans also should not gather in groups of more than 10 people, schooling should be home-based, and discretionary travel and social visits should be avoided. Finally, if anyone in a household tests positive for the virus, every household member should stay home.