Trump on COVID-19 says stores should close and people should not fly

Supplied video obtained March 15, 2020 of US President Donald Trump speaking to the press in Washington about COVID-19. Asked about Apple closing their stores for two weeks the President says "I think it's fine if they do it, frankly it's good if they do it..you want to keep people away," Mr Trump says. The President has also been tested for the coronavirus. He says he's trying not to shake hands. "Shaking hands is not a great thing to do, I agree, " the President contends. "If you don't have to travel I wouldn't do it." The President confirms that travel restrictions will be enacted to included the UK and Ireland. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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