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President Trump released coronavirus guidelines for the next 15 days. Here’s what they are

The guidelines apply for the next 15 days

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President Donald Trump listens to Vice President Mike Pence as Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks.

President Donald Trump listens to Vice President Mike Pence, left, as Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force, in the Brady press briefing room at the White House, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Washington.

Evan Vucci, Associated Press

President Donald Trump released a set of guidelines for all Americans to follow for the next 15 days as a way to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

What happened:

  • Trump announced the guidelines at an afternoon press conference surrounded by public health officials and Vice President Mike Pence.
  • The White House will reassess the guidelines after 15 days, Trump said Monday.
  • “If everyone makes this change or these critical changes and sacrifices now, we will rally together as one nation and we will defeat the virus and we’re going to have a big celebration all together,” Trump said.

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The guidelines include:

  • If you feel sick, stay home. Don’t go to work. Contact your doctor.
  • If your children are sick, keep them home.
  • If someone in your house has tested positive for the coronavirus, keep the entire household at home. Don’t go to work.
  • If you are older, stay home and away from people.
  • If you have underlying health conditions, stay home and away from others.
  • If you work in infrastructure, follow CDC guidelines to protect health.
  • Work or engage in schooling from home when you can.
  • Avoid social gatherings.
  • Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants or food courts. Use drive-through, pickup or delivery options for food.
  • Avoid shopping trips, social visits and discretionary travel.
  • Do not visit nursing homes or retirement homes.
  • Practice good hygiene.