In 10 years, all operations of Dubai International Airport will be transferred to Al Maktoum International
aviation2 hours ago
President Donald Trump said on Monday that federal social distancing guidelines might be toughened and travel restrictions with China and Europe would stay in place as he urged Americans to help fight the coronavirus with tough measures through April.
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said more than one million Americans had been tested for the coronavirus, which he called a milestone.
The president announced on Sunday that the recommendations, which include encouraging people not go gather in groups larger than 10 and to avoid dining in restaurants or bars, would be through the end of next month after initially being put in place for 15 days to curb the virus's spread.
"The guidelines will be very much as they are, maybe even toughened up a little bit," he told reporters on Monday.
Trump, who has faced criticism for playing down the pandemic in its early stages, urged everyone to follow the restrictions.
"Every one of us has a role to play in winning this war. Every citizen, family, and business can make the difference in stopping the virus. This is our shared patriotic duty. Challenging times are ahead for the next 30 days and this is a very vital 30 days," he said.
White House coronavirus task force response coordinator Deborah Birx said federal guidance was important because all states were facing the same levels of risk.
"When you look at all of the states together, all of them are moving in exactly the same curves," she said. "That's why we really believe this needs to be federal guidance, so that every state understands that it may look like two cases, that become 20, that become 200, that become 2000, and that's what we're trying to prevent."
Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said he expected a coronavirus outbreak in the fall as well, but he said the nation would be better prepared to respond.
Trump said his administration would take a look at a suggestion from former Food and Drugs Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that all Americans wear a mask when out in public to help halt the spread of the virus.
"After we get back into gear ... I could see something like that happening for a period of time, but I would hope it would be a very limited period of time," he said.
Trump said the United States had begun to acquire personal protective equipment from overseas.
"We're getting it from all over the world and we're also sending things that we don't need to other parts," he said.
Trump said he had just spoken with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and that the United States would be sending Italy about $100 million (Dh3.67m) worth of medical supplies that are not needed in the United States.
Trump lauded an announcement from Ford Motor Co and General Electric's healthcare unit that they would be producing 50,000 ventilators in 100 days.
He also noted that General Motors and other U.S.-based companies would be making ventilators as well. "As we outpace what we need, we're going to be sending them to Italy, we're going to be sending them to France, we're going to be spending them to Spain ... and other countries as we can."
In 10 years, all operations of Dubai International Airport will be transferred to Al Maktoum International
aviation2 hours ago
The meeting saw the formation of four technical committees, one for roads and infrastructure, one for houses and properties, one for dams and water facilities, and one for energy and water
uae2 hours ago
Distance learning also implemented due to nationwide transportation strike
asia3 hours ago
For prospective investors, it is worth considering if a future home would be rain-resilient enough to sustain any weather changes
realty3 hours ago
What happens if the employee fails to perform his duties due to circumstances beyond his control?
legal4 hours ago
Formation of convective clouds and varying rainfall intensities suggests the possibility of heavy rain in certain areas
weather4 hours ago
Who takes custody of kids under 18 if Muslim mother initiates divorce proceedings?
uae5 hours ago
Temperature will reach up to 36ºC and 37ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively
uae6 hours ago