The guidance was described in AP stories last week, prior to the White House decision to shelve it. Traditionally, it's been the CDC's role to give the public and local officials guidance and science-based information during public health crises. White House spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany echoed that at a briefing Wednesday. The White House guidance also included advice developed earlier in the pandemic that remains important like social distancing and encouraging working from home. The impact of the White House guidelines is debatable.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2020 18:56 UTC