US President Donald Trump has told Americans to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people – and warned there are now just 15 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Speaking at a White House press briefing, he also said that young people need to play their part as they could end up spreading the virus unknowingly.

Other measures include asking people to stop eating in bars and restaurants, and for parents to teach children at home rather than send them to school.

Mr Trump also announced that a vaccine candidate is now part of a clinical trial in the US

In other coronavirus developments:

• Globally more than 169,000 are infected and over 7,000 have died
• 55 people in the UK have died after contracting COVID-19
• French President Emmanuel Macron has announced Europe’s borders will close at lunchtime tomorrow for 30 days
• Virgin Atlantic has asked staff to take unpaid leave for eight weeks due to the pandemic

The commander in chief encouraged the US to come together “as one nation” during the outbreak, adding there will be a celebration once it is over.

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