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Why President Trump Changed His Tone on the Coronavirus The Latest

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On Monday, President Trump announced sweeping new guidelines to control the spread of the coronavirus. Among them: encouraging Americans to work from home and to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. We look at a report that may have inspired the president’s change in tone — and whether U.S. hospitals are prepared for the potentially staggering projections.

“The Latest,” from the team behind “The Daily,” brings you the most important developments on today’s biggest news stories.

On Monday, President Trump announced sweeping new guidelines to control the spread of the coronavirus. Among them: encouraging Americans to work from home and to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. We look at a report that may have inspired the president’s change in tone — and whether U.S. hospitals are prepared for the potentially staggering projections.

“The Latest,” from the team behind “The Daily,” brings you the most important developments on today’s biggest news stories.

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