GOP governor breaks with Trump: ‘We’re not going to be up and operating by Easter’

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GOP governor breaks with Trump: ‘We’re not going to be up and operating by Easter’

Vice President Mike Pence on Friday referred to as Trump's proposed Easter deadline an "aspirational aim," and stated the administration will ass



Vice President Mike Pence on Friday referred to as Trump’s proposed Easter deadline an “aspirational aim,” and stated the administration will assess knowledge on a county-by-county foundation. Pence is answerable for the White Home coronavirus response effort.

“The president stated he would like to see it round Easter, however at any time when that day is that we will responsibly start to open up parts of the nation,” Pence stated throughout a CNBC interview. “However let me be very clear, there’s going to be areas of the nation the place we have to proceed to lean into mitigation efforts.”

Massachusetts reported 2,417 coronavirus circumstances as of Thursday afternoon, and 25 folks have died from the virus. The state says it has examined greater than 23,500 folks.

Baker has taken aggressive steps to stop the unfold of the coronavirus pandemic. He ordered nonessential companies to shut, issued a stay-at-home advisory for Bay State residents and stated private and non-private faculties ought to stay closed till Could 4.

On Friday, Baker introduced all vacationers arriving in Massachusetts ought to self-quarantine for 14 days. Vacationers can be given informational fliers at main airports, practice stations and relaxation stops, the governor stated. The state may also show info on roadside message boards.



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