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Trump, on 1st death from virus in U.S.: 'No reason to panic'

WASHINGTON – Seeking to reassure the American public, President Donald Trump said Saturday there was "no reason to panic" as the new COVID-19 virus claimed its first victim inside the U.S. The White House also announced new restrictions on international travel to prevent its spread. Trump, speaking only moments after the death in Washington state was announced, took a more measured approach a day after he complained that the virus threat was being overblown and that his political enemies were perpetuating a “hoax.” “This is very serious stuff,” he said, but still insisted the criticism of his administration's handling of the virus outbreak was a hoax. Trump appeared at a hastily called news conference in the White House briefing room with Vice President Mike Pence and top public health officials to announce that the U.S.

 

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