More states reopen as cases rise

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According to Johns Hopkins University, the coronavirus has killed more than 73-thousand people in the US and it’s also crushed the country’s economy.

That’s why many governors are starting to reopen their states despite the potential dangers they may cause down the road.

President Trump called the coronavirus one of the greatest threats the US has ever seen.

Despite that more than 40 states, all but the red ones on this map, will be at least partly reopened by this weekend.

According to Johns Hopkins University data, over the past two weeks, 19 states saw an overall increase in reported coronavirus cases, 13 saw them drop while 18 held steady.

An official at the university advised states that are looking to reopen to start with introducing low-risk activities into the community, such as outdoor activities.

Time will tell if the reopening process will cause the virus to spread.

Regardless health officials say the threat isn’t going away anytime soon.

Posted – 5.7.20