Trump unveils plan for states to reopen in the middle of pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP)– The Trump administration has released new guidelines for states, individuals and companies on how to slowly revive activity and reduce up on social distancing in locations where coronavirus cases are on the decline.

The standards, dispersed to guvs Thursday, are released under the headline “Opening Up America Again.” They follow issues voiced by President Donald Trump about the requirement to get more people back to work and to shopping as countless Americans lose their tasks.

A look at the guidelines:

— PRIOR TO PHASE ONE: What states or areas need to do prior to continuing to a phased opening of their economies:

Among packages that must be checked are a down trajectory of recorded COVID-19 cases within a 14- day duration and a robust screening program in location for at-risk healthcare employees. Other requirements consist of a down trajectory of influenza-like diseases reported within a 14- day duration and health centers having enough protective equipment for their workers and sufficient beds, ventilators and other needed products to deal with all clients.

— PHASE ONE:

The assistance affects particular employers in a different way. Schools and organized youth activities that are currently closed, such as daycare, ought to remain closed. The assistance likewise says that bars need to remain closed. However, larger places such as movie theaters, churches, ballparks and arenas can run but under rigorous distancing protocols.

Likewise under phase one, susceptible individuals such as senior people and those with underlying health conditions must continue to shelter in place. People who do head out should prevent socializing in groups of more than 10 people in places that do not supply proper physical distancing. Trade convention and receptions are pointed out as examples.

The guidelines also advise minimizing excessive travel throughout phase one.

— PHASE TWO:

The guidelines say excessive travel can resume, nevertheless all vulnerable individuals should continue to shelter in location. When people head out in public, they need to prevent social settings with more than 50 people when proper physical distancing is not practical.

Employers in phase two are asked to continue to motivate telework when possible and to close common areas where personnel are likely to gather or they should enforce “moderate social distancing protocols.”

Schools and daycare can resume. Bars may open but need to leave less space for people to loaf when possible.

— STAGE 3:

In this stage, susceptible people can resume going out in public however must practice physical distancing. Sees to senior care centers and hospitals can likewise resume, though those who interact with locals and clients must remain persistent about following good health practices, namely washing their hands often. On the other hand, low-risk populations should think about reducing time spent in crowded environments. Employers can resume unlimited staffing of worksites.

There is no set timeline for moving through each of the 3 stages.