The U.S. surgeon general encouraged the public to pursue sobriety during the coronavirus pandemic.

“I need you to know you are not helpless, and it’s even more important that in communities of color, we adhere to the task force guidelines to slow the spread,” Surgeon General Jerome Adams said during a White House coronavirus task force briefing on Friday. “Stay at home if possible. If you must go out, maintain 6 feet of distance between you and everyone else, and wear a mask if you’re going to be within 6 feet of others. Wash your hands more often than you ever dreamed possible. Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.”