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Donald Trump has told Americans to wear scarves as face masks to protect them against the deadly coronavirus.
The US Centre for Disease Control advises that face masks need to be worn only by those who are sick or people caring for someone who is sick - who is not able to wear a face mask themselves.
In guidance on its website, which does not extend to the use of a scarf or other improvised ways of covering the face, it notes that face masks are in short supply and should be saved for caregivers.
The US President told how "millions and millions" of masks are being made amid the crisis but said they should go to hospitals rather than individuals.
Mr Trump's remarks came after it was confirmed that the number of people who have died in the US after testing positive for Covid-19 rose to 3,393, surpassing China's 3,305.
"You can use a scarf," the US Leader said as he addressed the demand for face masks. "A lot of people have scarves... scarves would be very good."
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