[ed. Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Through End of April. Something finally got to him (which is scary in itself). See also: Coronavirus Slowdown in Seattle Suggests Restrictions Are Working (NY Times).]
"Citing figures from his advisers that showed that as many as 200,000 people could die from the virus even if the country took aggressive action to slow its spread, Mr. Trump said the restrictions must continue, even if it meant more sacrifice in the days ahead.
“During this period, it’s very important that everyone strongly follow the guidelines. Have to follow the guidelines,” Mr. Trump told reporters, with members of the government’s coronavirus task force nearby. “Therefore, we will be extending our guidelines to April 30 to slow the spread.”
