The CDC recommends organizers cancel or postpone events with 50 people or more for 8 weeks

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. John Moore/Getty Images The US can expect more cases and deaths, Fauci said at a White House briefing Saturday, telling reporters: “We have not yet reached our peak.” New York schools will close, mayor says As of Sunday night, more than 30 states had announced statewide school closures. Janet Mills became one of the latest leaders to issue a state of emergency Sunday, recommending an end to classroom instruction in public schools statewide “as soon as reasonably practical.” New York City schools will also close until at least April 20, following spring recess, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Pritzker criticized federal officials for the long lines, telling NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday they should have increased the number of personnel to handle the influx of travelers returning to the United States. Since the emergency declaration, Pence said, public health services have worked with FEMA and “have reached out to all 50 states to create a process that will enable all Americans who need to be tested to go to a community-based testing site outside of usual health care facilities.” These tests, Pence noted, will be focused on those “most in need.” The Trump administration said Friday it was partnering with the private sector to also boost testing capacity with both more tests and drive-thru testing.