Pandemic Watch: Trump extends national social distancing guidelines to April 30

The United States has reported more than 140,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases by Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump says the national social distancing guidelines aimed at slowing the coronavirus spread will be extended to April 30.

The social distancing guidelines -- originally designed to last 15 days and due to expire Tuesday if not extended -- advise Americans to avoid nonessential travel, prevent gatherings of 10 people or more, and the elderly to stay at home, among other steps.