Dr. Stephen M. Hahn urged Americans to maintain social distancing, hand washing and to wear masks
On Sunday, the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration urged Americans to adhere to federal guidelines regarding the coronavirus while celebrating Memorial Day weekend. Dr. Stephen M. Hahn issued the warning on Twitter, writing that the deadly virus "is not yet contained.
"You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. "With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained," he shared. "It is up to every individual to protect themselves and their community. Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks protect us all." The commissioner's reminder comes as states across the country begin reopening this weekend, once again allowing their residents to go to beaches, restaurants and bars as they observe the holiday. However, health experts are still cautioning Americans to take things slowly and maintain guidelines. RELATED: Flags Will Fly at Half-Mast Over Memorial Day Weekend in 'Show of National Grief' for Coronavirus VictimsLast week, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert and a member of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force, said spending time outside was welcome, as long as people do it cautiously.told CNN. "Go for a run. Go for a walk. Go fishing. As long as you're not in a crowd and you're not in a situation where you can physically transmit the virus." Last week the CDC also reiterated that the virus spreads mainly through person to person contact. A newly revised page on their website titled “
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