Shocker: 140,000 infected and 2,400 dead, Trump says Peak US death rate still 2 weeks away

President Donald Trump said Sunday that peak death rate in United States from coronavirus pandemic was likely to hit in two weeks and extended "social distancing" guidelines until April 30.

"Easter should be peak number," Trump said of Christian holiday which falls on April 12.

" modelling estimates that peak in death rate is likely to hit in two weeks," president said during a briefing in Rose Garden of White House.

"It should start coming down — and hopefully very substantially — from that point," he said.

Trump said that he was extending government's "social distancing" guidelines until April 30 to "slow spre" of virus, which has infected nearly 140,000 in United States and left more than 2,400 de.

"thing would be worse than declaring victory before victory is won," he said.

"It's very important that every one strongly follow guidelines." Trump also said he expects country "will be well on our way to recovery" by June 1 -- dropping his previous target of Easter.

He said re would be an "important" anuncement on Tuesday about government's plans and strategy going forward.

"On Tuesday, we will be finalizing se plans and providing a summary of our findings, supporting data and strategy to American people," he said. 

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