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On Mon. President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued guidelines for every American.

“I know I speak on behalf of the President and our entire team when I say how grateful we are for governors all across the country and the seamless partnership that we have forged with them and with state health officials,” Vice President Mike Pence said during the press conference on Mon.

“We also want to express great appreciation to the American people. Not surprisingly, it is inspiring to see the way tens of millions of Americans are responding with compassion [and] with common sense,” he added.

With updates coming from the White House daily, President Trump and the task force are tirelessly working to fight the virus from all sides.

On Fri., Trump declared a National Emergency in response to the Coronavirus. This freed up more than $42 billion in resources for states and localities.

On. Mon., new guidelines to help protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak were released. Entitled, “15 Days to Slow the Spread,” the new reccommendations are for every citizen in the United States of America. The task force along with the President insisted every one follow the guidelines to a healthier future.

According to the White House, the new recommendations are simple to follow but will have a resounding impact on public health. While the President leads a nationwide response, bringing together government resources and private-sector ingenuity, every American can help slow the virus’ spread and keep the most high-risk populations safe. The list is as follows:

Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities.

If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider.

If your children are sick, keep them at home. Contact your medical provider.

If someone in your household has tested positive for the Coronavirus, keep the entire household at home.

If you are an older American, stay home and away from other people.

If you are a person with a serious underlying health condition—such as a significant heart or lung problem—stay home and away from other people.

Today’s guidelines build on the CDC’s general recommendations to help prevent spread of the virus. Americans should continue practicing strict personal hygiene, including washing hands regularly for at least 20 seconds at a time and wiping down surfaces in the home often.

Even if you are young and otherwise healthy, you are at risk—and your activities can increase the risk of contracting the Coronavirus for others. Everyone can do their part.

After the 15 days, the group will re-visit the situation.