'With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained.' The FDA commissioner is urging Americans to follow federal guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Washington The commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration on Sunday urged Americans observing Memorial Day weekend to follow federal guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus, saying the deadly virus"is not yet contained."
"With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained. It is up to every individual to protect themselves and their community. Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks protect us all," Dr. Stephen Hahn wrote in a tweet.
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