The outside world warns that "the handshake is at risk of contracting the new crown virus", Burns: In our business, we still have to shake our hands

[Global Network Reporter Li Dongyao] According to the US "Capitol Hill" report, on March 10, local time, US Vice President Pence said that the Trump campaign team will determine whether to continue the election rally based on daily conditions, and he hinted that Will not stop shaking hands with Trump. Although public health officials have warned that both of the aforementioned practices are at risk during the new crown pneumonia outbreak.

According to the Capitol Hill, Burns and other government officials held a press conference at the White House on the same day. They stood in front of a printed chart that listed best practices for avoiding infection with the new crown virus, including "considering adjustments or Postpone large meetings or assemblies "and" Stop handshake-use other non-contact greetings. " However, Pence said that the Trump campaign team did not rule out the possibility of a future campaign rally and hinted that he would not stop shaking hands with the president during this period.

Pence said, "As the president said, in our business, when someone wants to shake hands with you, you have to shake hands." "I expect the president will continue to do so. I will continue to do so. This is for Americans. Extensive advice. But one really good advice is to wash your hands often. "

The Capitol Hill reported that Trump had recently shaken hands with officials who were "self-isolated" after being confirmed to have contact with a person with the new crown virus infection.

The report said that when asked whether the Trump campaign team would suspend the rally due to the new crown virus, Pence did not make a commitment.

According to the Capitol Hill newspaper, Democratic Senator Sanders and former Vice President Biden have canceled a campaign rally originally scheduled to be held in Ohio on the evening of the 10th, citing concerns about the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Although Trump's campaign team does not currently arrange any rally, Trump has previously said that he will continue to hold the rally.