http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a MSN - AP World Copyright © 2010-2018 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:01:17 +0000 http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a/c47c2f4ff01a4f6da0377b03f5eee168 President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it. (April 3) c47c2f4ff01a4f6da0377b03f5eee168 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:31:43 +0000 RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:US NETWORK POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLY Washington DC - 3 April 20201.  SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:"The CDC is advising the use of non-medical cloth face covering as an additional voluntary public health measures. So it's voluntary, you have to do it. They suggested for a period of time. But this is voluntary. I don't think I'm going to be doing it."++SEPARATED BY WHITE FLASH++2. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:"The CDC is recommending that Americans wear a basic cloth or fabric mask that can be either purchased online or simply made it home, probably material that you'd have at home. These face coverings can be easily washed or reused. I want to emphasize that the CDC is not recommending the use of medical grade or surgical grade masks. And we want that to be used for our great medical people that are working so hard."++SEPARATED BY WHITE FLASH++3. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:"Medical protective gear must be reserved for the frontline health care workers who are performing those vital services. The new mask guidelines also do not replace CDC guidance in social distancing, including staying in your home, when possible standing at least six feet apart for a period of time. Again, we're going to all come back together here. We're going to all come back together and practicing hand hygiene, which we should do anyway."++SEPARATED BY WHITE FLASH++4. SOUNDBITE (English) President Donald Trump:"I'm also signing a directive invoking the Defense Production Act to prohibit export of scarce health and medical supplies by unscrupulous actors and profiteers. These security and secretary, the Secretary of Homeland Security will work with FEMA to prevent the export of N-95 respirators, surgical mask, gloves and other personal protective equipment. We need these items immediately for domestic use. We have to have them."STORYLINE: President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it. The latest guidance suggests that Americans use makeshift coverings, such as T-shirts, scarves or bandanas to cover their noses and mouths. Medical-grade masks, especially N95 masks, are to be reserved for those on the front lines of trying to contain the pandemic.The policy change comes as public health officials are concerned that those without symptoms can spread the virus which causes COVID-19.Trump also said he is also directing FEMA to prevent export of N95 masks under Defense Production Act.For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.===========================================================Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com(ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it. (April 3) Face masks recommended, Trump says he won't wear