NYC mayor Bill de Blasio announced he may issue a “shelter in place order”.

As there are now 814 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York City: 248 in Queens, 277 in Manhattan, 157 in Brooklyn, 96 in the Bronx, and 36 in Staten Island, and seven people in the city have died so far, according to Business Insider reporting, the city mayor has said he may issue a “shelter in place order” for the city within the next few days.

“We are all deeply concerned … this is quite clear this is a fast growing crisis,” he said at a news conference. “All New Yorkers, even though a decision has not been made by the city or the state, I think that all New Yorkers should be prepared right now for the possibility of a shelter-in-place order.”

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the government recommends Americans avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. The White House also recommends that Americans immediately begin homeschooling their children, avoiding nonessential travel, and avoiding bars and restaurants.

The guidelines aren’t mandatory, but they come as many cities and states, including New York, close nonessential businesses such as schools, theaters, bars, and gyms, require restaurants to provide only delivery and takeout, and prohibit large gatherings.