WASHINGTON - In a Friday press briefing, President Donald Trump said that he does not believe a national lockdown would be necessary amid the coronavirus pandemic, praising the efforts undertaken by states such as New York and California.
The president also announced that the federal government would be waiving interest on all federally-held student loans and allowing for the suspension of payments without penalty for at least 60 days.
Borrowers should contact their lenders for more details. President Trump also said the U.S. and Mexico will sharply curtail cross-border travel to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.The limits on travel will apply only to recreational and tourist travel.