npr:

One of the nation’s leading infectious disease experts issued a stern warning on Tuesday: If you think you have escaped the spread of the coronavirus, do not become complacent.

“As a nation, we can’t be doing the kinds of things we were doing a few months ago,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health. “It doesn’t matter if you’re in a state that has no cases or one case, you have to start taking seriously what you can do now.”

The briefing on Tuesday comes as the White House is beginning outreach to lawmakers about possible measures to protect workers and small businesses affected by the virus. While President Trump has promised action, officials have not yet announced any specific agreements.