A study has estimated that one in five Americans will be forced to stay at home, even as many of the states are enforcing some form of a lockdown.
Depending on the number of cases, states are enforcing some form of a shutdown.
California, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey have asked its residents not to come out of their homes and impose the process of ‘self quarantine’.
New York which has been particularly hit badly with over 7000 cases being reported will have more serious measures in place. The Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all establishments in the state except medical stores, has stations and Super markets will be shut down till further notice.
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US President Donald Trump also stepped in to declare the situation in New York as an emergency, making it eligible for federal government assistance.
The neighbouring state of New Jersey is also implementing similar measures to curb the spread of the virus.
The Californian Governor announced that strict measures is the need of the hour and lack of it will endanger half of the 40 million people in the state.
Hawaii has shut down all night clubs, pubs and casinos to curb the virus. The state attracts many international tourists.
North America is shutting down its borders and cancelling many flights to curb the spread of this virus.
The virus has affected more than 18500 people in the country and taken more than 250 lives as of Saturday.