In an open letter, a coalition of doctors, health experts and teachers are calling on officials to step back from the push to reopen the economy, saying leaders need to 'shut it down, start over' and 'do it right.'
In San Francisco, a poster seen in March urges the public to socially distance in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.In San Francisco, a poster seen in March urges the public to socially distance in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.A coalition of health professionals is urging the nation's leaders to step back from the push to reopen the economy, and shut down non-essential businesses to prevent the loss of more lives from the spiraling pandemic.
to"decision makers," a group of doctors, scientists, teachers and nurses say leaders need to"shut it down, start over" and"do it right." The letter, which has been signed by more than 1,000 health professionals, says that means more testing and contact tracing, mandatory masks in all situations, more personal protective equipment and a ban on interstate travel.
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