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White House Stands Behind COVID-19 Guidelines, Testing Capacity

By Jessica P. Ogilvie
Published Apr 19, 2020 4:34 PM
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In a briefing Sunday, White House officials defended the course of action they've taken with regards to testing for the coronavirus. They also stood behind their guidelines for states to start lifting social distancing rules.

"[The] governors are doing incredible work," said President Trump of efforts made by state leaders to diminish the spread of COVID-19. "And they're working with us very closely on testing."

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