WASHINGTON, April 27 — US states from Minnesota to Mississippi this week prepared to join other states that have eased coronavirus restrictions to try to revive their battered economies, although some business owners voiced reluctance in the face of health warnings. Colorado, Montana and...
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Colorado, Montana and Tennessee were also set to allow some businesses deemed nonessential to reopen after being shut for weeks even as health experts advocated for more diagnostic testing to ensure safety. Public health authorities warn that increasing human interactions and economic activity may spark a new surge of infections just as social-distancing measures appear to be bringing coronavirus outbreaks under control.
The state’s Democratic governor, Jared Polis, has given the green light for retail curbside pickup to begin today. Hair salons, barber shops and tattoo parlors may open on Friday, with retail stores, restaurants and movie theatres to follow. Today, White House adviser Peter Navarro said the Trump administration is focusing on protocols to keep USfactories open as the country grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, including screening workers for potential cases.
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