The US President advised people to "relax" and refrain from panic shopping amid the rapid spread of Covid-19 in the country.

"Relax, we are doing very well. All will pass," Trump said at a press conference at the White House on March 15. Trump said at the beginning of the day he held a telephone conference with the food industry leader. They asked the president to send a message against the speculation.

"They asked me to tell people: Can I buy less? I thought I never had to hear from a retailer," Mr. Trump said, adding that supply was not lacking. , but everyone buys 3-5 times more. "Wish you a delicious dinner, relax," the US President repeated.

Also at the press conference, director of the Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci made a contrast to Trump. "The worst is still ahead of us," Fauci said, adding that the crisis is reaching a "tipping point". He also urged stronger measures to cope with diseases like those in Europe, including the closure of bars and restaurants.

The US has recorded more than 3,800 cases of nCoV and 69 deaths. California Governor Gavin Newsom on March 15 announced the closure of all bars and nightclubs in the most populous state in the United States, and called on all people over 65 to quarantine themselves to prevent the disease. .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends the cancellation of all events including festivals, parades, weddings, sporting events of 50 or more people in 8 weeks, but does not include school or business. 28 states have closed schools. The governor of Massachusetts also declared banning events of 25 or more people within the state.

Covid-19 appeared in nearly 160 countries and territories after the onset in Wuhan, China in December 2019, killing more than 170,000 people and more than 6,500 dead. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a global pandemic and urged nations to strengthen their responses.