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UPDATED 10:35 AM PT — Sunday, March 15, 2020
President Trump has reached out to grocery executives in response to
recent panic buying across the United States. On Sunday, the president
spoke with them over the phone to discuss supply shortages and possible
aid strategies.Supermarkets across the nation have seen an influx of customers and a demand for certain goods, including food, water, cleaning supplies and toilet paper.
Some grocery stores have even ramped up private security on site as an extra precaution.
Representatives from Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and others have been working closely with the White House in recent weeks. The president has reassured Americans that the government will “unleash every authority, resource and tool at its disposal to safeguard the lives and health of our people.”
On Sunday, President Trump also highlighted his latest effort to stop the coronavirus outbreak with an increase in health screenings at airports. The president took to Twitter, saying recent delays and interruptions in several airports have happened due to medical screenings.
According to him, the inconvenience is necessary to ensure safety of all passengers. President Trump reassured travelers that transportation officials are moving as quickly as possible to reduce bottlenecks at airports. He added that everyone must be vigilant and careful to reduce the risks posed by the virus.
International tourists in the U.S. have also questioned how they will return to their home countries as the White House limits flights.
President Trump has reassured citizens and travelers that his administration is working hard to “get the job done properly.”
