Trump's plan to reopen virus-ravaged US economy: Will others follow suit?

Globally, more than 145,516 people have died from Covid-19 so far and the number of confirmed infections has reached 2,182,058, according to Worldometer data

With United States President Donald Trump stating that coronavirus has passed its peak in the country, the White House has issued guidelines outlining a phased approach to restore normal commerce and services, but only for places seeing a decrease in Covid-19 cases.

The new guidelines are aimed at clearing the way for easing of restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit places.

Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phased gradual reopening of businesses and schools, which each phase lasting at least 14 days, meant to ensure