President Trump is warning Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, to avoid bars and restaurants and to abandon any plans for non-essential travel.
He told reporters at the White House that it's time for all Americans to play their part in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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