The country is slowly starting to reopen, and this week almost all states will begin the process of
reopening. For all states not everything will be opened the same because of population and number of
cases, but businesses and public places such as beaches, gyms, and parks will reopen in many states.
“More than 45 states by Sunday will have relaxed restrictions on some combination of businesses,
services or parks,”(CNN). Part of the lift of restrictions has been based on getting people working again.
This April the U.S has lost 20.5 million jobs according to the government. As it does seem good to be
reopening and getting people to work again it is also very concerning to people. “More than two-thirds of
Americans -- 68% -- are concerned about their states being reopened too quickly, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center,”(CNN). Reopening also risks another wave of the virus, and we won’t know about it until two to
three weeks later when symptoms kick in. Dr. Anthony Fauci member of the White House Coronavirus
Task Force said that if we lifted boundaries the virus could come back and we would be in the “same boat
that we were a few weeks ago.” There is definitely a concern throughout the country, and many think it is
too soon to reopen.
reopening. For all states not everything will be opened the same because of population and number of
cases, but businesses and public places such as beaches, gyms, and parks will reopen in many states.
“More than 45 states by Sunday will have relaxed restrictions on some combination of businesses,
services or parks,”(CNN). Part of the lift of restrictions has been based on getting people working again.
This April the U.S has lost 20.5 million jobs according to the government. As it does seem good to be
reopening and getting people to work again it is also very concerning to people. “More than two-thirds of
Americans -- 68% -- are concerned about their states being reopened too quickly, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center,”(CNN). Reopening also risks another wave of the virus, and we won’t know about it until two to
three weeks later when symptoms kick in. Dr. Anthony Fauci member of the White House Coronavirus
Task Force said that if we lifted boundaries the virus could come back and we would be in the “same boat
that we were a few weeks ago.” There is definitely a concern throughout the country, and many think it is
too soon to reopen.
1. Do you think that it is too soon for states like Georgia and Texas to start reopening?
2. Do you think all states should have been required to open at the same time?
3. Are the states that are open putting people in other states at risk?
4. Assuming that there is likely not to be a vaccine for over a year, would you be comfortable going
into movie theaters, sports stadiums, restaurants, and other public places?
