US President Donald Trump adds 30 days to virus distancing guidelines

US President Donald Trump is extending voluntary national shutdown for a month as sickness and death from coronavirus pandemic rise in U.S.  initial 15-day period of social distancing urged by federal government expires Monday and Trump h expressed interest in relaxing national guidelines at least in parts of country less afflicted by pandemic.

But inste, he decided to extend m through April 30, a tacit ackwledgement he'd been too optimistic. Many states and local governments have stiffer controls in place on mobility and garings.

Trump's impulse to restore rmalcy met a sober reality check Sunday from Dr. Anthony Fauci, government's top infectious disease expert, who said U.S. could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from pandemic.

Trump's decision to extend guidelines reflected a recognition that struggle will take place over long haul. For most people, new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death. vast majority of people recover.  US federal guidelines recommend against large group garings and urge older people and anyone with existing health problems to stay home.

People are urged to work at home when possible and avoid restaurants, bars, n-essential travel and shopping trips.

extension would leave federal recommendations in place beyond Easter on April 12, by which time Trump h hoped country and its ecomy could start to rev up again.Alarmed public-health officials said Easter was sure to be too soon.