The Presiden held another press conference and it appears we could be in for a long summer.
During a press conference on Monday, the President was asked how long the coronavirus will last. The President said that he asks his advisors this question constantly and they believe if we all do our part July or August.
JUST IN: Pres. Trump says guidelines to combat coronavirus outbreak could last until July or August, if not longer. https://t.co/kiGHHx3PlT pic.twitter.com/iRDJC3VEVO
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 16, 2020
What is good news is President Trump announced that a “vaccine candidate has begun phase one of a clinical trial.”
NEW: Pres. Trump says a “vaccine candidate has begun the phase one clinical trial.” https://t.co/kiGHHx3PlT pic.twitter.com/RQ171aOTCi
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 16, 2020
“The first injection was today.”
Dr. Fauci provides updates on the COVID-19 vaccine trial. pic.twitter.com/sxBQq3dAHV
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 16, 2020
The President announced new guidelines as well…
NEW: Pres. Trump outlines new guidelines for Americans, “including the young and healthy,” including engaging in home education, avoiding gatherings of more than 10, avoiding discretionary travel, and avoiding bars, restaurants and food courts. https://t.co/pIwM7tCcRt pic.twitter.com/Hl4I8Nuzm5
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 16, 2020
Dr. Fauci explains these guidelines are not an overreaction:
Dr. Anthony Fauci says new guidelines are not an overreaction: “When you’re dealing with an emerging infectious disease outbreak, you are always behind where you think you are if you think that today reflects where you really are.” https://t.co/jk8HYKcjLu pic.twitter.com/dVJIlMe9Zg
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 16, 2020
The President also said that he believes the best thing to do for the American economy is to get through this crisis. He gave stated in confidence that once we get through this outbreak the markets will come back.
Is the U.S. economy heading into a recession due to coronavirus?
President Trump: “Well, it may be.” https://t.co/Pg0fqY2bj0 pic.twitter.com/GijdBfu65f
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 16, 2020
Pres. Trump: “Best thing I can do for the stock market is we have to get through this crisis…Once this virus is gone, I think you’re going to have stock market like nobody’s ever seen before.” https://t.co/kiGHHx3PlT pic.twitter.com/L9F5hNukki
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 16, 2020
