Updated On: 18 March, 2020 07:45 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
The country has stepped up efforts to contain the virus by placing travel restrictions, closing schools, restaurants and bars and cancelling entertainment events across the country

Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
As Americans prepared to confine themselves within their homes to stop the spread of Coronavirus, US President Donald Trump warned that the crisis could stretch up to August.
As of Monday evening (US time), at least 85 people have died of Coronavirus with the confirmed cases crossing 4,500 in the US.