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President Donald Trump announced during a White House Press Conference his plan to reopen the country in three phases, according to a recently published article.

OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN

President Trump announced that the country's economy will be back in business through three phases. Trump's medical advisers support his plan to reopen America's economy.

The plan to reopen the country will be based on the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in each state and region. If they pass the criteria set by the federal government and health authorities, they can then open their state and get back in business.

Trump said during the press briefing at the White House: "We can begin the next front in our war, which we are calling 'Opening Up America Again. To preserve the health of Americans, we must preserve the health of our economy."

Both chambers of Congress outline recommendations for governors to develop their plan before they reopen. The recommendation includes set criteria, such as fewer infections, and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 prior to being approved for reopening.

Moreover, the 'Opening Up America Again' plan is supported and signed off on by Dr. Deborah Birx, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Dr. Robert Redfield- presidential medical advisers. The said plan is data-driven, and the governors should take the helm in deciding down to the county-level how they will reopen their state. 

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA IN EACH PHASE?

The following are criteria in every phase before a state can reopen through the mandate of the state governor:

PHASE 1 

  • This phase is intended for places in the country that meet the criteria laid forth by the White House. In this phase, social distancing should still be observed, the gathering of more than ten people will not be allowed, and non-essential travels should be avoided.

PHASE 2

  • This phase is intended for regions that have not seen a rebound in infections. However, in this phase, social distancing should still be observed, and large gatherings should be avoided. But, there is a possibility that non-essential travels will be allowed.

PHASE 3

  • The third phase is the most important and significant in reopening the U.S. economy. This is only possible if a region has met the previous criteria and there are no new infections. People can return to their daily routine like going to restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues, and more. 

The plan of reopening the country's economy is gradual, and in every process or phase, everyone is called to cooperate with the government and practice the highest form of hygiene. 

There are state governors from the western states who said they had met the criteria in "Phase 1," according to Trump, but he did not specify these states.

Trump said: "I heard from a number who said they are in very good shape. They will be ready to open literally tomorrow."

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