More than half a dozen states relax coronavirus shutdown measures
America is slowly but surely reopening for business--the first day of May on Friday saw more than half a dozen states relax lockdown measures that were imposed as the coronavirus pandemic began spiraling out of control in the U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, in an interview Friday on the "Fox News Rundown" podcast, said much of the coronavirus pandemic could be "behind" the United States by early June.
As of Friday morning, the U.S. has seen more than a million coronavirus cases and more than 63,000 deaths. President Trump announced a plan on April 16 to reopen the country in three phases, based on the severity of the outbreak in each state or region.
In addition, Connecticut plans to start easing its coronavirus lockdown measures on May 20, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. Still, there is tension in some states that are slowly reopening. New Jersey officials reported 460 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday, marking the highest single-day death toll in the state that ranks No. 2 in infections and deaths behind New York. On Saturday, the Garden State plans to reopen state and county parks and golf courses.
Despite the measured optimism in the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic could last up to two years, a new report by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota says. The report notes the similarities between COVID-19 and influenza pandemics, including both having asymptomatic cases and the global population having "little to no pre-existing immunity," which results in "worldwide susceptibility."
Tyson Foods has announced plans to deploy “mobile medical clinics” to its facilities following a spate of coronavirus outbreaks that forced the temporary closure of several processing plants, including one in Indiana where nearly 900 workers reportedly have tested positive.
Two California cities voted Thursday night to take legal action against Gov. Gavin Newsom's beach-closure order, arguing it should be up to local leaders and not the Democratic governor to decide when it's safe to return.
And U.S. equity markets were under pressure Friday as Big Tech and Big Oil warned that the coronavirus pandemic is hurting business.
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TUNE IN: "America Together: Returning to Work", Sunday, May 3, 7 - 9 p.m. ET: Don't miss this Fox News' virtual town hall with President Trump moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
America Together: Send us your photos and we'll tell your story as the nation battles coronavirus.
And there were several other developments:
As of Friday morning, the U.S. has seen more than a million coronavirus cases and more than 63,000 deaths. President Trump announced a plan on April 16 to reopen the country in three phases, based on the severity of the outbreak in each state or region.
In addition, Connecticut plans to start easing its coronavirus lockdown measures on May 20, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. Still, there is tension in some states that are slowly reopening. New Jersey officials reported 460 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday, marking the highest single-day death toll in the state that ranks No. 2 in infections and deaths behind New York. On Saturday, the Garden State plans to reopen state and county parks and golf courses.
Despite the measured optimism in the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic could last up to two years, a new report by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota says. The report notes the similarities between COVID-19 and influenza pandemics, including both having asymptomatic cases and the global population having "little to no pre-existing immunity," which results in "worldwide susceptibility."
Tyson Foods has announced plans to deploy “mobile medical clinics” to its facilities following a spate of coronavirus outbreaks that forced the temporary closure of several processing plants, including one in Indiana where nearly 900 workers reportedly have tested positive.
Two California cities voted Thursday night to take legal action against Gov. Gavin Newsom's beach-closure order, arguing it should be up to local leaders and not the Democratic governor to decide when it's safe to return.
And U.S. equity markets were under pressure Friday as Big Tech and Big Oil warned that the coronavirus pandemic is hurting business.
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TUNE IN: "America Together: Returning to Work", Sunday, May 3, 7 - 9 p.m. ET: Don't miss this Fox News' virtual town hall with President Trump moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
America Together: Send us your photos and we'll tell your story as the nation battles coronavirus.
And there were several other developments:
