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Georgia Reopens Nonessential Businesses Despite Public Health Warnings
Salons, tattoo parlors and massage therapists will reopen in Georgia despite a rising number of COVID-19 deaths.
Elizabeth Warren Loses Brother to COVID-19 Amid Trump’s Push to Reopen Country
Warren, whose home state ranks 3rd in infections reported, recently criticized Trump for misleading the public.
Infectious Disease Expert Warns Against Reopening States Too Soon
Increased testing is critical for the whole country. But where are the tests?
US Deaths Could Surpass the 60,000 Projected If States Open Now, Experts Warn
Several states are moving forward with plans to end social distancing rules, against health experts' warning.
Trump Reportedly Plans to Extort States Into Reopening by Holding Up Relief
Trump demands states reopen "soon" and thinks "additional funding could deter them from doing so," officials say.
New Trump Plan to Reopen Economy Contains No National COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Public health experts and business leaders have warned that the U.S. must significantly expand its testing capacity.
Trump Asserts He Alone Has Authority to Reopen Economy — Experts Say Otherwise
Experts argue Trump's reasonings don't make sense, since it was governors, not he, who closed things down.
Trump Will Risk Lives If He Reopens Economy at the End of the Month
Trump chose to do nothing for weeks -- now we're in a crisis with thousands of deaths and no end in sight.
Trump’s Push to Reopen Economy on May 1 Puts His Reelection Above Public Health
A number of White House sources say Trump's push to reopen the economy is more political than practical.
Trump May Push for New Task Force to Reopen Economy, Against Americans’ Wishes
There may be political motivations behind the president's goal to reopening the nation's economy.