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As a result of the positive coronavirus data, President Trump revealed the White House’s new guidelines for “opening up America again.”
There is no official start date but the three-step plan outlines an effort to gradually restart the economy, beginning in areas least affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
In phase 1, there will be a soft reopening.
For example while the vulnerable still shelter in place and working from home will still be encouraged, some Americans will slowly began to go back to their offices.
And businesses like restaurants and gyms could open using strict safety measures but no large gatherings.
Phase 2 will relax some social distancing efforts like opening schools and allowing elective surgeries and nonessential travel again.
For phase 3 normal life resumes as much as possible.
No staffing restrictions at work and big sporting and entertainment venues will be back in business again with limited restrictions.
People who are most vulnerable will still be asked to practice social distancing while they are in public spaces.
But before states begin the path toward lifting restrictions, the guidelines suggest they have a decrease in coronavirus across a two-week period, an adequate supply of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and the ability to set up “safe and effective” screening site.
Right after Trump’s reopening announcement, a bipartisan group of governors in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky announced they will work in close coordination to reopen the Mideast region economy.
Those are seven states that still have not reached their peak in the number of coronavirus deaths.
Similar collaborations have taken place between governors on the East and West Coasts.
Posted – 4.17.20