U-S COVID-19 cases rise as states weigh reopening

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According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the US has reported more than 735,000 coronavirus cases and 39,090 deaths.

Now governors face tough choices about how quickly to loosen the restrictions in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

They are balancing serious questions about restarting the economy versus public health.

In some parts of Florida, restrictions were loosened this weekend and thousands of people flocked to the reopened beaches.

The hours were limited and people were asked to keep safe distances.

In the hardest hit state, New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo said hospitalization and death rates are falling but he’s skeptical about getting back to business as usual.

Cuomo says it will require more widespread testing and he is renewing his call for federal help.

Meanwhile Vice President Mike Pence left Washington and traveled to Colorado Springs Saturday to speak at the Air Force Academy’s commencement.

Graduates marched and sat at safe distances.

The ceremony took place at the same time as Defense Secretary Mark Esper extended travel restrictions through June 30 for military personnel and families to relocate to new assignments around the world.

Posted – 4.19.20