The governors of Florida and Georgia have faced criticism for reopening parts of their states earlier than expected, while others are expected to follow suit soon.
Governors across the U.S. are weighing up the political, economic and health implications of easing restrictions mitigating the impacts of the coronavirus.
Police are seen speaking to people at the beach on April 19, 2020 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The beach was opened after the green light was given by state governor Ron DeSantis., a White House spokesman said that the guidelines to open up America again"are a data-driven, phased approach that further the partnership with our nation's governors and allow them to make the best on-the-ground decision for their communities.
"We are in a position today to begin to pull back and lean in by beginning to schedule surgeries, once again, throughout not only our hospital system but our broader healthcare delivery system," he said on Wednesday.The stay-at-home order by Governor Jared Polis was extended earlier in the month and ends on April 26. Gov. Polis has said that this will then shift into a"safer at home" initiative although he emphasized this"not going back to life as normal.
Bars and clubs would stay closed, but from April 27 restaurants and theaters would be allowed to open.
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