Stories about the coronavirus pandemic are free to read as a public service at tampabay.com/coronavirus. If this coverage is important to you, consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Tampa Bay Times at tampabay.com/subscribe.

• • •

President Donald Trump loves to put his name on things — buildings, golf courses, steaks, to name a few.

The latest example? Trump-branded pandemic guidelines, coming to a mailbox near you.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and White House sent out postcards this month with big, bold print on one side: “President Trump’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America." On the back are hygiene tips and instructions for how to navigate the pandemic and help contain the virus.

“Even if you are young, or otherwise healthy, you are at risk and your activities can increase the risk for others," the mailer said. "It is critical that you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus.”

These are relatively standard guidelines that the White House coronavirus task force has circulated since March 16, when its 15-day “slow the spread” campaign began. They arrived in Florida as the country nears the end of those 15 days; nevertheless, they’re good rules to live by during this pandemic.

But it’s a rare and eyebrow-raising move for the federal government to brand what could be life-saving advice with a president’s name, especially an agency like the CDC that has been historically and intentionally apolitical. If it didn’t have the CDC’s emblem and a “.gov” email address, it could easily be mistaken for something sent by Trump’s re-election campaign.

A postcard from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with "President Trump's Coronavirus Guidelines for America." [ Sent by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ]

• • •

Tampa Bay Times coronavirus coverage

GET THE DAYSTARTER MORNING UPDATE: Sign up to receive the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 and Tampa Bay, six days a week

ISOLATED ENTERTAINMENT: Lists of ideas to help entertain yourself and your kids at home

NEED TAKEOUT?: Here’s the Tampa Bay restaurants offering curbside pick-up or delivery

FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Reddit.

LISTEN TO THE CORONAVIRUS PODCAST: New episodes every week, including interviews with experts and reporters

HAVE A TIP?: Send us confidential news tips

We’re working hard to bring you the latest news on the coronavirus in Florida. This effort takes a lot of resources to gather and update. If you haven’t already subscribed, please consider buying a print or digital subscription.