Trump assured Americans, after speaking with leading grocery chain executives, that grocers would remain open and that the supply chain remained healthy. Speaking at the same White House news conference, Vice President Mike Pence urged Americans to only buy the groceries they need for the week ahead. With the US Capitol among the many iconic landmarks closed to tours, Pelosi also urged lawmakers to have most of their Washington staff telework from home, as health officials urge social distancing. He said he raised the issue of measures such as a shutdown with the Trump administration, and said officials were open to his ideas. Trump has suggested that restrictions on travel within the US to areas hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic could be next.

Source: Manila Times March 16, 2020 02:17 UTC