US President Donald Trump unveiled a three-phase plan to reopen the country’s economy following the COVID-19 outbreak. The new program allows governors to ease the lockdown in their states gradually. America wants to be open and that a national shutdown is not a sustainable long-term solution.
His administration is issuing new federal guidelines that will allow governors to take a phased approach to reopen their states.
The guidelines recommend that states see a downward trajectory for 14 days in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases before they move to lift stay-at-home orders and other restrictions. The second phase includes asking for all vulnerable individuals to shelter in place, encourage telework, closure of common areas, and physical distancing.
The third phase is permanently returning to the new normal with better hygiene practices, and respect for spaces between individuals.
