The White House on Thursday signaled that it would be open to lockdowns and school closures if such policies were recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When asked at the White House about whether lockdowns or closures are a possibility, deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre suggested that if CDC and other experts recommend that, they would follow their guidelines. “Well, we listen to, like I said, we listen to the CDC and the expert[s] and their guidance … you know, the CDC is a body that is very well respected,” she said in response. “And again, we follow their guidance.” Jean-Pierre added: “Well, because we listen to the scientists, we listened to the expert[s] … This is a public health situation. This is not about politics at all. This is about saving lives. And this is what the president is all about.” President Joe Biden on …