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If Donald Trump had his way, he reiterated this week, states would not revert to widespread shutdowns if there is a future outbreak of the novel coronavirus
On Thursday, Trump answered questions about whether he was concerned about a potential second wave of coronavirus cases, whichcould be more problematic if it overlapped with flu season. “People say that’s a very distinct possibility,” he said of a second large outbreak.
“It’s standard. And we’re going to put out the fires. We’re not going to close the country; we’re going to put out the fires.” Earlier, Trump repeated his previous argument that the unemployment and economic slowdown from shutdownsAs of Friday, nearly 100,000 people had been killed by the virus,While many states have been widely easing their restrictions, others are taking a more cautious approach. Health officials say robust testing and contact tracing are key, along with continual decrease in infections, to be confident in moving toward reopening. The president on Thursday did not mention any states or governors in particular, but he showed disapproval toward states that have followed a “very rigid pattern”“I think they’re going to stop,” he said. “I don’t think the people are going to stand for it. This is a country that’s meant to be open, not closed.”Trump Claims He Hasn’t Left White House 'in Months' During COVID-19 Crisis, Reporter Corrects Himwarned of a coronavirus resurgence when asked if he could say the worst was over in his state. "No, because if we all pull back, we could see a second wave that makes this pale in comparison," Newsom said during an appearance on . "I can't say that. Honestly, that's determined by the act of 40 million Californians stepping in, continuing to meet this moment."
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