Donald Trump told American consumers Sunday to stop buying and hoarding necessities as fears of the coronavirus outbreak rocks the nation 

'Relax, we're doing great. It all will pass,' he said.  'You don't have to buy so much'

The president gave a press briefing as the death toll from coronavirus in the U.S. reached 63 and nears 3,500 cases 

Shoppers have rushed stores stocking up on nonperishable food, toilet paper bottled water and cleaning supplies 

Retailers and grocery stores have seen shelves go empty due to panic buyers 

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Donald Trump insisted Sunday that people stop panic buying and hoarding food and goods as the coronavirus death toll in the U.S. hit 63 and cases neared 3,500. 

'We're going to be so good,' Trump claimed in a press conference at the White House Sunday evening, adding, 'Relax, we're doing great. It all will pass.' 

'You don't have to buy so much. Take it easy. Just relax,' Trump said, adding that President and CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon said during a conversation earlier in the day that people were buying more than they do at Christmas.