Fact-checking coronavirus briefing: Trump says scarves 'better' than masks, exaggerates Europe travel restriction

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/02/politics/fact-check-trump-coronavirus-briefing-april-2/index.html

 President Donald Trump made fewer false claims than usual at Thursday's coronavirus briefing, ceding the floor to administration officials for extended periods and trading his usual inaccuracy for some vague musings and boasts.

Trump did, however, offer some more medical advice that is not endorsed by experts, this time claiming that thick scarves make for more effective protective masks than masks themselves. He also repeated his exaggeration that he had cut off travel from Europe.

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